BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5314: Electric bicycle use

Concerning electric-assisted bicycle use on certain trails and roads.

Summary

Requires state agencies with jurisdiction over a nonmotorized natural surface trail or road closed to motorized vehicles that is open to bicycle use to allow all classes of electric-assisted bicycles to use such trail or road.
Creates an electric-assisted bicycle pass permitting e-bike use on nonmotorized trails and closed roads that is valid for one year.
Creates an electric-assisted bicycle account to fund the maintenance of and signage on trails and roads where electric-assisted bicycles are permitted and educational materials for electric-assisted bicycle use on such trails and roads.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5314), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to electric-assisted bicycle use on certain trails and roads;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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

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