HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 19

AMEND House Bill No. 19 on line 11 by inserting the words “ or equal to ” between the words “than” and “750 watts”.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 19 on line 23 by deleting the word “motor” as it appears therein and inserting the word “ engine ” in lieu thereof.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 19 on lines 24-25 by deleting the words “rated between 751 watts and 2,000 watts , and is capable of propelling a rider above 20 miles per hour without pedaling ” as they appear therein and inserting in lieu thereof “ that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle at a speed of more than 20 mph or, if the rider is pedaling, continues to provide assistance even when the bicycle reaches a speed of more than 28 mph. ”

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 19 on lines 80-81 by deleting them in their entirety.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 19 on line 82 by deleting the designation “ (2) ” and inserting in lieu thereof “ (1 )”.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 19 on line 83 by deleting the words “ a class 1 or Class 2 electric ” and insert in lieu thereof the word “ an ”.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 19 on line 85 by deleting the designation “ (3) ” and inserting in lieu thereof “ (2) ”.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment: 1) clarifies the definition of “electric bicycle” by providing that an electric bicycle includes a bicycle with an electric motor equal to 750 watts; 2) clarifies the definition of “moped;” and 3) permits local authorities and state agencies having jurisdiction over a bicycle or multi-use path to prohibit the operation of any class of electric bicycle on the path if, after notice and hearing, the authority finds the restriction is necessary for safety reasons or for compliance with other laws or legal obligation. House Bill 19 gave local and state authorities the right to prohibit Class 3 bicycles without a public hearing.