HB 2434 (1997–98) — Motorcycle handlebar height

HB 2434: Motorcycle handlebar height

Increasing maximum height for motorcycle handlebars.

Summary

The maximum legal height for motorcycle handlebars or grips is increased from 15 inches to 30 inches, measured from the seat or saddle.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 2434), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

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

IntroducedJan 14, 1998

Out of committee

Passed HouseFeb 11, 1998

Passed Senatestopped here

Governor

Law

Prime sponsor

Introduced

January 14, 1998 in the House

Last action

March 12, 1998

February 11, 1998

Version voted on: HB 2434

80 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	28	12	0	1
Republican	52	3	0	2

How each member voted

HB 2434 in other sessions

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

HB 2434 (2025–26) Rabies medication · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2434 (2023–24) Fish and wildlife commission · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2434 (2019–20) Community custody violations · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2434 (2017–18) State property tax reduction · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2434 (2015–16) WA space exploration sector · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2434 (2013–14) Higher ed facilities authrty · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2434 (2011–12) Washington investment trust · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2434 (2009–10) Medical marijuana · Did not pass · died in committee