How an (Autonomous Driving) Bill Becomes Law

What this episode covers

Two years ago, no state legislature had even contemplated self-driving cars. Now, three states have passed legislation, several more are considering it, and Nevada's DMV has issued the world's first autonomous vehicle test plates to Google. What happened? The answer reveals how the legislative and regulatory process actually works - and provides important lessons to others that may follow Nevada's path. Join Nevada's Assembly transportation chair and DMV director, Google's Nevada lobbyist, and others for a candid discussion of the recent past and the not-so-distant future. Panelists - Marilyn Dondero Loop - Chair, Assembly Transportation Committee, Bruce Breslow - Director, Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles Troy Dillard - Deputy Director, Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, David Estrada - Legal Director, Google, and Bryant Walker Smith (Moderator)- Resident Fellow, Center for Internet and Society.

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