House committee zooms e-bike regulation bill through with unanimous vote

House committee zooms e-bike regulation bill through with unanimous vote

A bill to regulate e-bikes vroomed through a House committee, with supporters looking to help local communities grappling with a growing number of collisions and other problems due to the e-bikes’ explosive popularity. The House Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee advanced HB 243 unanimously. “Unfortunately, this bill was inspired by tragedy, but not just one tragedy,” said Republican Rep. Yvette Benarroch, the bill’s co-sp…

Senate Bill Upping E-Bike Regulations Rolls Through Second Committee

A Senate committee unanimously approved Wednesday to a bill that would increase regulations on electronic bicycles and scooters.