BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6351

SB 6351: Electric-assisted bicycles

Regulating electric-assisted bicycles.

Summary

Electric bicycles are defined as bicycles fully operative with pedals, but also having an electric motor capable of propelling the bike up to 20 miles per hour. Electric bicycles are exempt from vehicle registration and licensing requirements.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6351), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

IntroducedJan 11, 1996
Out of committee
Passed SenateFeb 8, 1996
Passed Housestopped here
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Prime sponsor: Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)
Introduced: January 11, 1996 in the Senate
Last action: March 7, 1996
Versions: SB 6351, SSB 6351

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 8, 1996

Version voted on: SSB 6351

47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	24	0	0	1
Republican	23	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

Bill Finkbeiner R-45
Dean Sutherland D-17

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History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

SB 6351 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6351 (2025–26) School sales tax exemptions · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6351 (2019–20) Working connect. eligibility · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6351 (2017–18) HCA background checks · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6351 (2015–16) Firearms/public places · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6351 (2013–14) Military member dependents · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6351 (2011–12) Records copying & inspection · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6351 (2009–10) Lottery tickets/internet · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6351 (2007–08) Food for sales and use tax · Did not pass · died in committee

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