State Government Affairs
Overview
George W. Cook, III
Associate Director, State Government Affairs
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Toyota State Government Affairs Team
Erik Kirkhorn
Director
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La Stanja Baker
Associate Director
George Cook
Associate Director
Kim Menke
Manager,
External/Government
Donna Rhudy
Associate Director
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
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Dealers
Suppliers
Governors' organizations
State Government Affairs Council
Senate Presidents/SLLF
Minority Policy Organizations
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NHCSL
NBCSL
BOHCC
WIG
NCSL/CSG
State/Local Chambers of Commerce
State manufacturing organizations
State consultants
External Consultants
Maine
New York
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Jersey
Maryland
Indiana
West
Virginia
California
Kentucky
North Carolina
Arizona
Mississippi
Texas
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Alabama
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
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Tier 1 priority states
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
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Threaten
passenger
safety
Loss of
proprietary
information
Complex,
costly IP
litigation
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
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Erik Kirkhorn
(202) 463-6845
Erik_Kirkhorn@Toyota.com
LaStanja Baker
(310) 468-2453
La_Stanja_Baker@Toyota.com
George Cook
(202) 463-6819
George_Cook_III@Toyota.com
Donna Rhudy
(202) 463-6832
Donna_Rhudy@Toyota.com
Kim Menke
(859) 746-4762
Kim.Menke@Toyota.com
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