2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 92

CHAPTER NUMBER: 320 File Code: Vehicle Laws - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Clarification of Rights for Wheelchair Use

Synopsis:

Defining "wheelchair"; requiring an individual using a wheelchair to comply with specified laws at traffic control signals; clarifying that an individual using a wheelchair enjoys the same rights and is subject to the same restrictions applicable to pedestrians; providing an exception for wheelchair use to a prohibition against vehicle use on a sidewalk or sidewalk area; eliminating a restriction relating to the times during which an individual may use a special vehicle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
11/17
Pre-filed
1/14
First Reading Environmental Matters
1/20
Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
2/13
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environmental Matters
2/17
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
2/19
Third Reading Passed (140-0)
4/5
Returned Passed
5/11
Signed by the Governor Chapter 320
Senate Action
2/20
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
3/24
Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.
4/7
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
4/5
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/6
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Environmental Matters Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND; DEAF; DEVELOPMENTAL
EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
PEDESTRIANS
SIDEWALKS
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Transportation
( 21-101 , 21-202 , 21-203 , 21-501.1 , 21-1103 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments:
House
Number: 830410/01 (PDF)     Offered on: February 17, 2004   at: 10:09 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
House
February 19, 2004: Third Reading Passed (140-0)
Senate
April 6, 2004: Third Reading Passed (47-0)