Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Automobile manufacturing.

Lobbying Interests:
Representing the common interests of its members on a broad range of public policy issues, including motor vehicle safety and drivability, environmental and energy policies, and warranties and financial matters.

CEO Name:
Mitch Bainwol
Vice President, State Affairs

Contact
AB
Amy Brink
803 7th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 326-5500
(202) 326-5567
abrink@autoalliance.org
http://www.autoalliance.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Andrew Engel Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2017 Withdrawn On N/A
Robert I Fassbender Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2017 Withdrawn On 2/5/2018
Catherine McDermott Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2017 Withdrawn On N/A
Andrew Cook Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2018 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 254
Assembly Bill 254
Relating to: motor vehicle data recorders and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/17/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 635
Assembly Bill 635
Relating to: reasonable compensation of a motor vehicle dealer by a motor vehicle manufacturer, importer, or distributor for certain motor vehicle service work.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/17/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 717
Assembly Bill 717
Relating to: dealers of electric motor vehicles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/12/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 196
Senate Bill 196
Relating to: motor vehicle data recorders and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/23/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 537
Senate Bill 537
Relating to: reasonable compensation of a motor vehicle dealer by a motor vehicle manufacturer, importer, or distributor for certain motor vehicle service work.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/29/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 605
Senate Bill 605
Relating to: dealers of electric motor vehicles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/12/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Transportation: Transportation Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance

Notification Date
7/20/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Autonomous Vehicles
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Autonomous Vehicles

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/1/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
7/20/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

warranties, service contracts, aftermarket parts and other issues relating to motor vehicle financial matters.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
warranties, service contracts, aftermarket parts and other issues relating to motor vehicle financial matters.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

seat belts, air bags, vehicle telematics and other issues to motor vehicle safety and drivability.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
seat belts, air bags, vehicle telematics and other issues to motor vehicle safety and drivability.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

alternative fuels, energy efficiency technologies, transportation funding, and other matters affecting the manufacturing and operation of motor vehicles.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
alternative fuels, energy efficiency technologies, transportation funding, and other matters affecting the manufacturing and operation of motor vehicles.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

air emissions and environmental and energy policies, including mercury, air toxics, ozone, particulate matter and greenhouse gas emissions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
air emissions and environmental and energy policies, including mercury, air toxics, ozone, particulate matter and greenhouse gas emissions.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2017
January - June
$30,757.92
2017
July - December
$15,563.80
2018
January - June
$45,125.00
2018
July - December
$30,000.00
Total $121,446.72
Total Hours Communicating 2017
January - June
24.25
2017
July - December
7.50
2018
January - June
14.75
2018
July - December
1.75
Total 48.25
Total Hours Other 2017
January - June
190.00
2017
July - December
182.10
2018
January - June
144.25
2018
July - December
78.50
Total 594.85

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: motor vehicle data recorders and providing a penalty. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
20%
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total 11%
Relating to: motor vehicle data recorders and providing a penalty. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
25%
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total 13%
Relating to: dealers of electric motor vehicles. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: dealers of electric motor vehicles. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: reasonable compensation of a motor vehicle dealer by a motor vehicle manufacturer, importer, or distributor for certain motor vehicle service work.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
15%
2018
January - June
25%
2018
July - December
20%
Total 13%
Relating to: reasonable compensation of a motor vehicle dealer by a motor vehicle manufacturer, importer, or distributor for certain motor vehicle service work.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
15%
2018
January - June
25%
2018
July - December
20%
Total 13%

Budget Bill Subjects

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
15%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 4%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
10%
Total 3%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
15%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 5%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
15%
2018
July - December
10%
Total 5%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
10%
Total 1%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
5%
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
10%
Total 9%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
25%
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
20%
Total 15%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures