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A measure to end Tesla's ability to sell to consumers was introduced in Washington state Legislature

Senate Bill 5377, sponsored by Sens. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) and Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles), strengthens consumer protections and promotes fair practices among manufacturers, distributors, and local auto dealers. It closes a decades-old loophole that limited consumer choice and created an uneven playing field for manufacturers of clean-fueled vehicles in Washington state.

Unfortunately, legislators didn't have the spine or public backing to get it out of committee, so it died early.

senatedemocrats.wa.gov/saldana

app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?Bil

Sen. Rebecca Saldaña · Saldaña, Chapman introduce bill to protect consumers, ensure choice, fairness in auto sales  - Sen. Rebecca SaldañaPutting People First

1/4 Washington State has a Tesla monopoly problem through an exemption to state law from 2014: solving it by passing legislation that allows competition would pretty much drive them out of the state, but also level the playing field for other EV manufacturers.

spokesman.com/stories/2025/mar

The Spokesman-Review · Tesla only EV maker allowed to sell directly to consumers under Washington state lawBy Mitchell Roland
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Regarding Elmo's threats, from: masto.ai/@stavvers/11418340512
"Something that I think those in power have forgotten is that things like the right to protest, strike provisions, human rights legislation, etc are the *compromise*.

By stripping those away, it's just as illegal to march from A to B as it is to drag them into the street and beat the shit out of them, and that's usually a damn sight more effective."

Here is a link to the same article but without the paywall or demand to remove your ad-blocker: archive.ph/OZ4hV

MastodonAnother Angry Woman (@stavvers@masto.ai)Something that I think those in power have forgotten is that things like the right to protest, strike provisions, human rights legislation, etc are the *compromise*. By stripping those away, it's just as illegal to march from A to B as it is to drag them into the street and beat the shit out of them, and that's usually a damn sight more effective.