HB 239 (1997): requiring a child under 13 years of age to wear protective headgear when riding a bicycle.

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HB 239 (1997)

requiring a child under 13 years of age to wear protective headgear when riding a bicycle.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–4. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Howard (Carr 10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB

Votes

  • March 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ12,P177
  • January 16, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/15/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN29 09:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 13-4)
  • March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ38A,P1106

Laws It Would Change

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