1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 239

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Equipment and Inspections Prior Year Introduction As: SB 178/97 - JPR
Sponsored By:
Senators Hafer, Haines, Mooney, Astle, Stoltzfus, Colburn, and Munson
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Motorcycle Helmets - Minors

Synopsis:

Applying only to minors the prohibition against operating or riding on a motorcycle unless the minor is wearing protective headgear; and applying to minors only certain evidentiary and procedural standards relating to civil actions.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/3
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/10
Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
3/8
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/9
Favorable Report Rejected (20-27)
Second Reading Failed
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator John J. Hafer, District 1
Senator John C. Astle, District 30
Senator Richard F. Colburn, District 37
Senator Larry E. Haines, District 5
Senator Alexander X. Mooney, District 3
Senator Donald F. Munson, District 2
Senator J. Lowell Stoltzfus, District 38
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
EVIDENCE
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
MOTORCYCLES
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
NEGLIGENCE
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 21-1306 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):
Senate
March 9, 1999: Favorable Rejected (20-27)