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State Government Affairs Overview

George W. Cook, III Associate Director, State Government Affairs

Toyota State Government Affairs Team

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Director

La Stanja Baker

Associate Director

George Cook

Associate Director

Kim Menke

Manager, External/Government

Donna Rhudy

Associate Director

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Regional Assignments

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Internal Resources: The “CASA” Team TEMA External Relations / State Government Affairs TFS State Government Affairs Gulf States / Southeast Toyota State Government Affairs

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External Resources and Alliances

• • • • • • • • • • Dealers Suppliers Governors' organizations State Government Affairs Council Senate Presidents/SLLF Minority Policy Organizations – NHCSL – NBCSL – – BOHCC WIG NCSL/CSG State/Local Chambers of Commerce State manufacturing organizations State consultants

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California Arizona External Consultants Maine New York Massachusetts Michigan Indiana Kentucky Maryland New Jersey West Virginia North Carolina Mississippi Alabama Texas

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2014 “Tier One” Policy Issue Priorities

• • • • • • • • • Autonomous driving Right-to-Repair Franchise Substances of concern / toxic chemicals Safety (driver distraction, telematics) Advanced technology initiatives Infrastructure ZEV Collaborative efforts with the Affiliates Tier 1 priority states

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Right-to-Repair Policy ORIGINAL INTENT Auto manufacturers would be required to provide the same diagnostic repair information to independent repair shops that is currently accessed by dealers.

REAL INTENT To force manufacturers to provide specific parts design and software codes that would allow aftermarket retailers to make and sell duplicate parts.

Ultimately: Perform warranty service in their stores.

RISKS Jeopardize vehicle safety Threaten passenger safety Loss of proprietary information Complex, costly IP litigation

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Franchise Policy • 30 U.S. franchise bills last year • Industry negotiations successful • TMS/Regions/Legal/Government Affairs engaged • Elements include:  Incentives  Audits  Relocations   Retroactivity Warranty Repair/Over-the-Air

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Advanced Technology Policy • Autonomous Vehicle Policy • Connected Car Technology • Spectrum • Standardization • Cyber Security • Privacy • Infrastructure Needs

11 Erik Kirkhorn

(202) 463-6845 [email protected]

LaStanja Baker

(310) 468-2453 [email protected]

George Cook

(202) 463-6819 [email protected]

Donna Rhudy

(202) 463-6832 [email protected]

Kim Menke

(859) 746-4762 [email protected]