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Palmyra council adopts ordinance regulating electric bicycles
Summary
The Palmyra City Council unanimously adopted Bill #1677 to add rules and a definition for electric bicycles to the municipal code; the measure became Ordinance #1312-26-06 on July 23, 2026.
The Palmyra City Council on July 23 adopted Bill #1677, an ordinance adding regulation and a formal definition for electric bicycles (e-bikes) to the city code. The second reading was provided by City Attorney James Lemon and the council voted unanimously to adopt the bill; it became Ordinance #1312-26-06.
Council Member Clay Thornburg moved to adopt Bill #1677 and Council Member Steve Bland seconded the motion. The ordinance was approved by roll call: Bland, Thornburg, Kamm, Thomas, Fahy and Walotka voted aye; there were no nays. The ordinance adds e-bike regulation to Chapter 340 and a definition to Chapter 300 of the city's ordinances. The council did not specify an effective date at the meeting or additional enforcement details.
