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Committee holds first hearings on motorcycle, mover‑rate and traffic‑stop bills (HB461, HB204, HB368)
Summary
The committee held first hearings on three bills: HB461 (Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act) addressing inoperative signals, beacons and handlebar height; HB204 proposing repeal of DPS fee caps on household goods movers; and HB368 requiring officers to state the reason for traffic stops. No final votes were recorded on these items during the session.
The committee conducted first hearings — no final votes recorded — on three bills covering motorcycle operation, moving company rates and traffic‑stop procedures.
Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act (House Bill 461) A presenter introduced House Bill 461, which the presenter labeled the “Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act.” The bill, described as a first hearing, would amend Title 40 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) to: update definitions to include rectangular rapid flashing beacons and recreational off‑highway vehicles; allow motorcycle and bicycle drivers to proceed through inoperative traffic signals under certain conditions; require drivers to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks with…
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