BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2782

HB 2782: Electric-assisted bicycles

Concerning electric-assisted bicycles.

Summary

  • Defines and classifies electric-assisted bicycles.
  • Modifies the definition of bicycle.
  • Requires a manufacturer or distributor of new electric-assisted bicycles to affix a label to the electric-assisted bicycle indicating classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage.
  • Removes a driver's license requirement for the operation of an electric-assisted bicycle.
  • Restricts the operation of Class 3 electric-assisted bicycles to persons age 16 or older.
  • Specifies where electric-assisted bicycles may be used.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2782), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2018
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Chris Kilduff (D-28)
Introduced
January 16, 2018 in the House
Last action
February 6, 2018
Companion bill
SB 6434
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2782, SHB 2782

AN ACT Relating to electric-assisted bicycles;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Chris Kilduff (D-28)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2782)
  2. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2782)
  3. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2782)
  4. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  5. Minority; do not pass.
  6. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  7. First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2782 in other sessions

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