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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6434

SB 6434: Electric-assisted bicycles

Concerning electric-assisted bicycles.

Summary

  • Modifies the definition of electric-assisted bicycles and provides a classification system.
  • Requires a manufacturer or distributor of new electric-assisted bicycles to affix a label indicating the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage.
  • Adjusts the minimum age required for operating different classes of electric-assisted bicycles.
  • Specifies where electric-assisted bicycles may be used.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6434), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2018
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2018
  3. Passed SenateFeb 9, 2018
  4. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2018
  5. GovernorMar 13, 2018
  6. LawMar 13, 2018
Prime sponsor
Christine Rolfes (D-23)
Introduced
January 17, 2018 in the Senate
Last action
March 13, 2018
Session law
Chapter 60, Laws of 2018
Companion bill
HB 2782
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6434, ESSB 6434

AN ACT Relating to electric-assisted bicycles;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Christine Rolfes (D-23)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Senator R-18Sharon Nelson D-34Senator R-8Rebecca Saldaña D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 9, 2018
Version voted on: ESSB 6434
44 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25001
Republican19202
How each member voted

Nay (2)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2018
Version voted on: ESSB 6434
86 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican361200
How each member voted

Yea (86)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2018. (ESSB 6434)
  2. Chapter 60, 2018 Laws. (ESSB 6434)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6434)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6434)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6434)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 6434)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6434)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6434)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6434)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6434)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6434)
  12. TR - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 6434)
  13. First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 6434)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESSB 6434)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6434)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6434)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6434)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6434)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6434)
  22. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6434)
  23. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. First reading, referred to Transportation.

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