Autocycle; defines a new class of vehicle and provides for examination of drivers, fees, etc. (SB383)

Introduced By

Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-Spotsylvania)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

New vehicle classification; autocycle. Defines a new class of vehicle, known as an autocycle, and provides for examination of drivers, registration fees, safety, inspection, and other requirements pursuant to creating this new class of vehicle. The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed

History

DateAction
01/07/2014Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100765D
01/07/2014Referred to Committee on Transportation
01/15/2014Reported from Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
01/17/2014Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
01/20/2014Impact statement from DPB (SB383)
01/20/2014Read second time and engrossed
01/21/2014Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)
01/23/2014Impact statement from DPB (SB383)
01/24/2014Placed on Calendar
01/24/2014Read first time
01/24/2014Referred to Committee on Transportation
02/18/2014Reported from Transportation (22-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/19/2014Read second time
02/20/2014Passed by for the day
02/21/2014Read third time
02/21/2014Passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
02/21/2014VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (97-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/21/2014Reconsideration of House passage agreed to by House
02/21/2014Passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
02/21/2014VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE #2 (98-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/25/2014Enrolled
02/25/2014Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB383ER)
02/25/2014Impact statement from DPB (SB383ER)
02/25/2014Signed by Speaker
02/27/2014Signed by President
03/17/2014G Approved by Governor-Chapter 256 (effective 7/1/14)
03/17/2014G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0256)

Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical to this one: HB122.

Comments

Waldo Jaquith writes:

From the bill:

"Autocycle" means a three-wheeled motor vehicle that has a steering wheel and seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride and is manufactured to comply with federal safety requirements for motorcycles. Except as otherwise provided, an autocycle shall not be deemed to be a motorcycle.