HB17-1044
Autocycle Characteristics & Safety Requirements
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning autocycles, and, in connection therewith, clarifying that an autocycle is a type of motorcycle and requiring autocycle drivers and passengers to use safety belts and, if applicable, child safety restraints.
Bill Summary:
Transportation Legislation Review Committee. The bill:
- Amends the definition of 'autocycle' to:
-Eliminate the requirements that an autocycle be equipped with air bags and a hardtop enclosure that protects occupants from the elements and can support the weight of the vehicle without harming occupants when the vehicle is resting on the enclosure;
- Makes a conforming amendment to the definition of 'motorcycle' to clarify that an autocycle is a motorcycle;
- Amends the definitions of 'motor vehicle' and 'safety belt system' used in the laws governing mandatory child restraint system and safety belt use, respectively, to clarify that those laws apply to autocycles and that, with respect to the mandatory safety belt use law, every driver and passenger in an autocycle, including a back seat passenger, must wear a fastened safety belt.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment B). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 17-1044, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment D). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 17-1044, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-0, with one excused. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2017 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
63
AYE
2
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/13/2017 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
61
AYE
4
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 02/07/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
64
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2017 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 03/20/2017 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 03/17/2017 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 03/17/2017 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/13/2017 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 03/10/2017 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over to 03/13/2017 |
| 03/09/2017 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 03/06/2017 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/03/2017 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/28/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/08/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation |
| 02/07/2017 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/06/2017 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/01/2017 | House | House Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/11/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2017 | 72 | Autocycle Characteristics & Safety Requirements |