SB 604: Motor vehicles; modifying list of entities requiring licensure; removing certain exception; requiring certain commercially reasonable data security standards; modifying entities not liable for certain actions. Effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was converted from the House version to the Senate version, adding a committee substitute date and reformatting the header. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new definition for 'Distributor branch' to complement the existing 'Factory branch' definition, expanding the regulatory framework to cover branch offices maintained by distributors. Several formatting and spacing adjustments were made throughout the definitions section.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on motor vehicle dealer licensing and definitions, but the addition of the 'Distributor branch' definition expands the regulatory terminology to include distributor-operated branch offices alongside factory branch offices.

DEFINITION

Added new definition for 'Distributor branch' to clarify that branch offices maintained by distributors are subject to the same regulatory framework as factory branch offices.

TECHNICAL

Changed document header from 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' and added 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR' designation with date.

Adjusted spacing and indentation throughout the definitions section to align with Senate formatting standards.

SB604 (3-24-25) (GOLLIHARE) FS FA1.PDF → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from a Floor Substitute version to an Engrossed Senate Floor Version, with page numbers and headers reorganized. The substantive legislative content regarding motor vehicle definitions and dealer requirements appears unchanged, though some line breaks and spacing were adjusted during the formatting process.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; changes are primarily formatting and structural reorganization of the document layout.

TECHNICAL

Page headers and footers were reorganized to reflect the Floor Version format, with page numbers and bill identification moved to different positions.

Line breaks and spacing within the bill text were adjusted during the conversion from Floor Substitute to Floor Version format.

Header note 'BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments' was added to indicate which sections contain committee changes.

Committee Substitute → SB604 (3-24-25) (GOLLIHARE) FS FA1.PDF · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was changed from a Committee Substitute to a Floor Substitute, indicating it has been amended during committee review and is now ready for floor consideration. The substantive content of the bill remains the same, with only formatting and page numbering adjustments made during the legislative process.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill type designation from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Floor Substitute' to reflect its current legislative status.

Added co-sponsor information for the House sponsor (Dobrinski) that was missing in the previous version.

Updated page numbering and formatting throughout the document to reflect the new version.

Engrossed → Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was reformatted from 'Engrossed' to 'Committee Substitute' version, primarily changing the header information and page numbering while maintaining the same substantive legislative content regarding motor vehicle dealer definitions and licensing requirements.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from 'ENGROSSED SENATE' to 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' indicating the bill has been revised by the committee before final passage

Page numbering and reference numbers were updated from 'ENGR. S. B. NO. 604' to 'Req. No. 1702' for tracking purposes

Original sponsor names 'Dobrinski of the House' were removed from the header, likely due to procedural changes in how the bill is being tracked

Line breaks and spacing were adjusted throughout the document for formatting consistency in the committee substitute version

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Mar 26, 2025

MODERATE

This bill amends Oklahoma's motor vehicle dealer laws to update definitions, modify licensure requirements, and clarify data security standards for dealer management systems. The changes expand the scope of regulated entities and clarify what constitutes a dealer versus excluded parties like manufacturers and government bodies.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of regulation to include additional definitions and modifies which entities require licensure, while clarifying exemptions for manufacturers, distributors, and government entities.

DEFINITION

Updated definitions for 'motor vehicle', 'new motor vehicle dealer', 'motor vehicle salesperson', 'manufacturer', 'distributor', 'factory branch', 'distributor branch', 'factory representative', and 'distributor representative' to clarify their meanings and exclusions.

Added new definitions for 'access fee', 'authorized integrator', 'dealer data system', 'dealer management system provider', and 'protected dealer data' to establish data security standards for dealer management systems.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified the list of entities that require licensure and clarified which entities are excluded from dealer licensure requirements, including receivers, trustees, public officers, and employees performing specific duties.

REQUIREMENT

Modified requirements for dealer management system providers regarding data security standards, access fees, and restrictions on sharing protected dealer data.

ENFORCEMENT

Modified provisions regarding license denial, revocation, or suspension, including reasons for which a license may be denied, revoked, or suspended.

Motor vehicles; modifying list of entities requiring licensure; removing certain exception; requiring certain commercially reasonable data security standards; modifying entities not liable for certain actions. Effective date.

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