BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 5968: 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 not more than 20 miles per hour. Electric bicycles are exempt from vehicle registration and licensing requirements.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5968), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 24, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 12, 1997
Prime sponsor
Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)
Introduced
February 24, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
May 12, 1997
Session law
Chapter 328, Laws of 1997

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pat Thibaudeau (D-43)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 13, 1997
Version voted on: SB 5968
47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican24011
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 10, 1997
Version voted on: SB 5968
89 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican47900
How each member voted

Yea (89)

Senate · Final Passage

April 22, 1997
Version voted on: SB 5968
40 Yea 0 Nay 3 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat18005
Republican22031
How each member voted

History

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SB 5968 in other sessions

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