Nebraska Autobody Association

1. Nebraska Autobody Association • 2010 Legislative Agenda • Watched Bills LB 1066 Extended Taxation of Vehicle Repairs • http://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB1092.pdf LB 912 Underinsured Motorist Protection • http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB912.pdf LB 1065 Towing • http://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB1065.pdf LB 1092 Towing • http://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB1092.pdf LB 807 Specifies minimum insurance policy term—Not Applicable • http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB807.pdf

2. Nebraska Autobody Association • 2010 Legislative Agenda • NABA Focus On LB1066 • Most Potential Industry Impact • Closely Related To Collision Repair • LB 1066 Recap • Objective: Raise Funds To Cover Budget Deficit • Tax All Repairs of Tangible Personal Property If Sale of Property Would Be Subject To Tax • Repeal Certain Exclusion of Motor Vehicle Tax Exemptions LB 1066 Extended Taxation of Vehicle Repairs http://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB1092.pdf

3. Nebraska Autobody Association Sen. Dierks Sen. Cap Dierks District 40 Room #2108 P.O. Box 94604 Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: (402) 471-2801 Email: mdierks@leg.ne.gov • Occupation: Rancher; retired veterinarian • Born July 2, 1932, in O’Neill. • Elected to Nebraska Legislature: 1986; re-elected 1990, 1994 and 1998; 2006 • Education: Ewing High School, University of Nebraska, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine (doctor of veterinary medicine), 1961. • Family: Married four children

4. Nebraska Autobody Association • Highlights of LB 1066—Taxable Items • Vehicle Repair • Battery, Tire, Electronic • Machine & Motor Repair, Sheet Metal • Rental of Motor Vehicles • Welding, Wrecking Service • History • Introduced Jan 21; Referred To Revenue Committee Jan 25; Hearing Date: February 25 Room 1116, State Capitol, Lincoln (402) 471-2615 • Would Become Operative January 2011 Revenue Committee Members Sen. Abbie Cornett, ChairpersonSen. Greg AdamsSen. Cap DierksSen. Galen HadleySen. LeRoy LoudenSen. Pete PirschSen. Dennis UtterSen. Tom White

5. Nebraska Autobody Association • Lobbying Strategy • Before Hearing • Weekly Online Meetings • Write Draft Letters For Industry Use • Make Email Addresses Available • Update NABA Web Site • Contact With Other Entities • ASA • New Car Dealers Association • Insurance Associations • At Hearing • Up To Three People Testify • Talking Points, Focused, Brochures – Tax It…Lose It • Likely Face Time Limitations • After Hearing Meet With Nebraska Dept. of Revenue

6. Nebraska Autobody Association • Senators Contact Compilation gadams@leg.ne.gov; bashford@leg.ne.gov; bavery@leg.ne.gov; kcampbell@leg.ne.gov; tcarlson@leg.ne.gov; mchristensen@leg.ne.gov; ccoash@leg.ne.gov; tcook@leg.ne.gov; acornett@leg.ne.gov; bcouncil@leg.ne.gov; mdierks@leg.ne.gov; adubas@leg.ne.gov; dfischer@leg.ne.gov; mflood@leg.ne.gov; mfriend@leg.ne.gov; tfulton@leg.ne.gov; tgay@leg.ne.gov; bgiese@leg.ne.gov; mgloor@leg.ne.gov; khaar@leg.ne.gov; ghadley@leg.ne.gov; thansen@leg.ne.gov; jharms@leg.ne.gov; lheidemann@leg.ne.gov; ghoward@leg.ne.gov; cjanssen@leg.ne.gov; rkarpisek@leg.ne.gov; clangemeier@leg.ne.gov; slathrop@leg.ne.gov; slautenbaugh@leg.ne.gov; llouden@leg.ne.gov; bmccoy@leg.ne.gov; amcgill@leg.ne.gov; hmello@leg.ne.gov; dnantkes@leg.ne.gov; jnelson@leg.ne.gov; jnordquist@leg.ne.gov; rpahls@leg.ne.gov; dpankonin@leg.ne.gov; ppirsch@leg.ne.gov; sprice@leg.ne.gov; krogert@leg.ne.gov; kschilz@leg.ne.gov; astuthman@leg.ne.gov; ksullivan@leg.ne.gov; dutter@leg.ne.gov; nwallman@leg.ne.gov; twhite@leg.ne.gov; jwightman@leg.ne.gov; • Mail Labels In • MS Word • PDF

7. Nebraska Autobody Association

8. Nebraska Autobody Association • Potential Allies • Property Casualty Insurers Assn of America Contact: Don Cleasby 2600 South River Road Des Plaines, IL 60018-3286 847-553-3678 • Professional Insurance Agents for Nebraska & Iowa 920 s 107th ave suite 305 Omaha, NE 68114 .392.1611  |  fax: 402.392.2228  |  cathy@pianeia.com • ProfessionalProfessional Towers Association of Nebraska Nebraska New Car & Truck Dealers AssociationDirector: Loy Todd 701 South 13th Stree Lincoln, NE 68508-3224 (402) 475-1079 • ASA Nebraska ASA of Nebraska • 7101 Arbor Road, Lincoln, NE 68517 • (402) 540-8055

9. Nebraska Autobody Association • Challenges, Talking Points, Action Plan • Nebraska Facing Severe Budget Shortfall • Lawmakers need to find $335 million (Prior to Special Session) • Tough Environment To Gain Legislative Concessions • Numerous Associations & Lobbyists Fighting For Their Interests • Talking Points • Acknowledge Budgetary Problem • Exempt Sales Tax From Total Loss Calculations • Lose Sales Tax Revenue On Parts Sales • Today • Select People To Testify • NABA to send information Packet To Testifiers • Next Week • Meet Online Tuesday, February 9th at 2:30 p.m. • Post Meeting Information on NABA’s Online Calendar • Have Letter Ready For Mailing • Have All Action Information Online • Sample Letter • Email Addresses • Senator Labels • Senator Telephone Numbers • Continue To Contact Potential Partners

10. Nebraska Autobody Association • Tentative Action Plan • Considering the severity of Nebraska’s Budget deficit and the likelyhood of broad lobbying activities on behalf of numerous entities each of which will be effected by the sweeping tax legislation, it will be virtually impossible to repeal or fight the proposed sales tax increases. Therefrore, a realistic action plan is to try to eliminate the sales tax from total loss calculations, a move that will keep more vehicles in the repair pool. • In addition, NABA may become involved in ensuring that any new tax legislation will interpreted and implemented in a smooth manner. • NABA will also maintain a legislative web page that maintains all current legislative activities including contact information and hearing dates.