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Senate debate sharpens over pedestrian right‑of‑way bill; intoxication and penalties questioned
Summary
House Bill 196, proposing pedestrian right‑of‑way rules for mixed walkways, advanced to third reading after extended debate about enforcement, liability and whether non‑motorized operators should be exempt from driver's‑license alcohol penalties.
House Bill 196, introduced on the Senate floor Feb. 13, would clarify that on mixed‑use pedestrian walkways users of human‑powered devices (bicycles, skateboards, inline skates) must operate so as not to collide with pedestrians and should give audible warning when passing. The measure was presented by Senator Nelson and advanced to the third‑reading calendar after a roll call.
Senator Nelson said the bill is intended to protect pedestrians using walkways designed for both…
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