Introduced
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To expand a law that lets local governments allow golf carts on streets, so it also allows them on certain sections of state trunk line highways if state transportation officials approve it based on criteria specified in the bill. The operator would have to stay as far to the right as practicable.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 68 to 39 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that lets local governments impose auto-like safety equipment on golf carts that use streets.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)
To expand a law that lets local governments allow golf carts on streets, so it also allows them on certain sections of state trunk line highways if state transportation officials approve it based on criteria specified in the bill. The operator would have to stay as far to the right as practicable. Also, to allow local governments to impose vehicle safety equipment mandates on golf carts used on streets, including headlights, tail light, horn, proper brakes, a windshield, seat belts, etc.
Amendment offered
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To require local governments that allows golf carts on streets and requires them be registered to mandate seat belt use by minors who are golf cart passengers.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 67 to 40 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which added a provision allowing local governments to impose vehicle safety equipment mandates on golf carts used on streets, including headlights, tail light, horn, proper brakes, a windshield, seat belts, etc. The House also added a provision requiring seat belt use by minors who are passengers in golf carts operating on local streets if the local government requires registration for this use.
