Hearing TRN 03-13-25.

Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle not being equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a motorcycle, moped, or motor vehicle is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station upon a third or subsequent wilful violation of any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Increases the maximum fine for motorcycle and moped owners that violate noisy muffler laws. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair laws. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

TRN, JHA

SB 1102, SD2

(SSCR1018)

Status

RELATING TO THE AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING UNIT.

Establishes that the Chief of the State Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Unit of the Airports Division of the Department of Transportation shall serve not more than three terms of four years each. Requires the Director of Transportation to appoint the Chief from a list of three qualified candidates submitted for consideration by the State Fire Council. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

TRN, JHA

SB 1522

(SSCR724)

Status

RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLE TRANSFERS.

Clarifies that a transferor shall not be liable for any violation resulting from the operation of a transferred vehicle if the transferor complies with the portions of the statute requiring action on the transferor's part.

TRN, JHA

DECISION MAKING

The following measure(s) were previously heard on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. No public testimony will be accepted.

SB 1117, SD2

(SSCR705)

Status

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Prohibits individuals under 15 years of age from riding electric bicycles. Amends the age requirement for helmet use from 16 to 18 years of age. Allows use of electric bicycles on public sidewalks, subject to certain conditions. Establishes rules for electric bicycle operation. Defines "electric motorcycle". Prohibits individuals under 18 years of age from operating an electric motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. Requires that electric motorcycle operators carry an insurance policy by incorporating electric motorcycles into the insurance laws governing motorcycles and motor scooters, including with respect to provisions concerning required licensure, the relationship with tort law, proof of insurance card, penalties, rate regulation, and minimum coverage levels. Makes conforming amendments. Changes the term "motor scooter" to "motor-driven vehicle". Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

TRN, CPC/JHA, FIN

SB 1667, SD2

(SSCR890)

Status

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Prohibits any vehicles from blocking marked crosswalks. Requires a person under arrest who refuses to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test to surrender their license to a law enforcement officer. Increases the duration of the suspension of a license when a person is arrested for driving under the influence and refuses to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test. Authorizes the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to implement an additional 25 photo red light imaging detector systems. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement an additional 25 automated speed enforcement systems in school zones as designated by the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Establishes requirements for the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

TRN, JHA, FIN

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Rep. Darius Kila

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