Used Motor Vehicle Commission public meetings in 2025
5 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Commission will consider the proposed FY 25 budget and review financial statements ending November 2025. The body is also scheduled to ratify civil penalties for 14 different auto sales businesses and hold public hearings for three individuals and their companies.
- Consideration and review of proposed budget FY 25
- Ratification of civil penalties for 14 cases, including C & L Private Auto Sales and Car City LLC
- Public hearing for Victor D’Amico and Cheapie Auto Sales, LLC
- Public hearing for Lloyd Johnson and Lake Charles Auto Parts, Inc.
- Public hearing for Alexander Williams and AWS Auto Sales, LLC
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will consider ratifying civil penalties against six auto dealers and discuss litigation involving Federated Mutual Insurance Company. The agenda also includes a public hearing on four dealer license matters and an update on a legislative resolution to study merging the state's two motor vehicle commissions.
- Ratification of civil penalties for Revolution Auto Brokers, Henry's Auto Sales, C & K Automotives, Utopia Auto Sales, Easy Car Finance, and Bridges Enterprises
- Discussion of litigation: Federated Mutual Insurance Company v. H and N Auto Sales and the Commission (19th Judicial District Court)
- Public hearing on license denial appeal for Samuel Markovich / D3 Motorcars LLC
- Update on HCR 69, creating a task force to study merging the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Commission revoked the dealer license of Van Brumfield Jr. (Sabih Auto Sales, LLC) and issued fines totaling $366,000. The board also approved a $133,295 fine for Jason Doss (Auto Direct, LLC) and granted a license appeal to Samuel Markovich under specific conditions.
- Revoked dealer license of Van Brumfield Jr./Sabih Auto Sales, LLC and issued $366,000 in fines
- Approved $133,295 fine and life-long license ineligibility for Jason Doss/Auto Direct, LLC
- Granted license application to Samuel Markovich/D3 Motorcars, LLC provided no affiliation with Jason Doss
- Ratified $20,300 in civil penalties across six licensees
- Approved financial statements ending September 2025
- Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved payment to Federated Mutual Insurance Company regarding Docket No. C-728556
- Continued Alexander Williams/AWS Auto Sales, LLC hearing to December 15, 2025
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will consider financial statements ending May 31, 2025, and approve budget amendments for FY 2024-2025. The meeting also includes discussions regarding recent legislative changes and ongoing litigation.
- Approval of FY 2025-2026 proposed budget
- Review of financial statements ending May 31, 2025
- Discussion of HB 580 regarding penalties for fictitious plates
- Review of HCR 69 task force to study commission merger
- Discussion of litigation involving Jessica Golofolo and Crescent Bank
The Commission approved the 2024-2025 amended budget and the proposed 2025-2026 budget. It also voted to increase fees for salesman licenses, criminal background checks, and PTA services. Additionally, the Commission moved to appeal a court judgment regarding a $110,000 fine issued to Soba Enterprises.
- Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved 2024-2025 amended budget
- Approved proposed 2025-2026 budget
- Increased salesman license fee to $50
- Increased criminal background check fees to $50
- Increased PTA services convenience fee to $20
- Motioned to appeal judgment in Osman Arslan et al v. Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will consider financial statements for February 2025, discuss two pending lawsuits, and review administrative enforcement cases against four auto dealers. The meeting includes public comments and a director's report.
- Review of financial statements ending February 28, 2025
- Discussion of litigation: Federated Mutual Insurance Co. v. H and N Auto Sales, LLC (Docket C-728556)
- Discussion of litigation: Jessica Golofolo v. State of Louisiana through LA Used Motor Vehicle Commission (Docket C-759161)
- Enforcement report and administrative hearings for four auto dealers (Cases 2025-17, 2025-16, 2023-555, 2024-397)
- Legislative matters for the 2025 Regular Session
The Commission approved financial reports and issued penalties to four used motor vehicle dealers for various violations. These actions included fines totaling over $70,000 and requirements for consumer restitution. The Executive Director also reported an estimated $400,000 in past-due bond claim payments to the Office of Motor Vehicles.
- Approved February 2025 financial reports (Unanimous)
- Ordered Miller Motors of Metairie to pay $11,000 in restitution; fine reduced to $10,000 if satisfied in 7 days (Unanimous)
- Ordered Miller's Auto Sales to pay sales tax, penalties, and interest plus a $10,000 penalty (Unanimous)
- Ordered Southern Star Auto Group LLC to make payments for a finance loan and set a March 28 deadline for a $50,000 payment to a complainant
- Fined Southeast Auto Sales LLC $50,000 and ordered $20,718 in restitution and $25,000 in unpaid sales tax
- Approved February 17, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will consider the FY 2023-2024 legislative audit report and December 2024 financial statements. It will also hold a public hearing on an appeal of a license denial for Christian Coyle / Drive Line Auto Sales in Slidell. Legal matters include a case involving Federated Mutual Insurance Company and discussion of the 2025 regular legislative session.
- Review of legislative audit report for FY July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
- Review of financial statements ending December 31, 2024
- Public hearing on appeal of license denial for Christian Coyle, Drive Line Auto Sales, 40070 Cane Avenue, Slidell
- Legal case: Federated Mutual Insurance Company vs. H and N Auto Sales, LLC et al.
- Discussion of 2025 Regular Legislative Session (convenes April 14, 2025)
The regular commission meeting scheduled for February 17, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not present.