TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 11/13/02
The
Senate Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 and
reported out the following bills:
As
submitted (unanimously)
SB
1553- Sponsor-Senator Waugh- Funeral directors will have the ability to
display flashing lights while traveling back from a funeral.
HB2296,
HB2593, HB2725, and HB2858- Road designations.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 10/9/02
On Wednesday October 9, the Senate Committee on
Transportation met to discuss Senate Bill 925 and House Bill 1553.
Senate Bill 925 (12-0)
As committed
The bill, put forth by Sen. Robbins, would amend
Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for a
special motorcycle registration plate for veterans.
For a $20 fee, any honorably discharged veteran of the armed
services can obtain a special registration plate designating the vehicle
as belonging to a veteran.
House Bill 1553 (12-0)
As amended
The House Bill, introduced by Rep. Civera, would also
amend Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for
footrests and handlebars on motorcycles.
The bill will require that motorcycles be equipped with footrests
and handholds for passengers, and also regulate the height of handlebars.
No person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars above
shoulder-height of the driver.
Two amendments were proposed and decided on.
Sen. Armstrong introduced amendment 4922, requiring young adults of
16 and 17 years of age to take a safety course before obtaining a permit
to operate motorcycles. The second amendment, 4944, introduced by Sen.
Madigan will require operators with photo ID cards to notify the
department of motor vehicles when there is a change of address.
Both amendments passed unanimously and House Bill
1553, as amended, was reported out unanimously.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
6/19/02
The Senate Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 and
confirmed the following nominations to the PA Turnpike Commission:
(Unanimous)- Pat Deon and Mitchell Rubin (2nd Term)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 6/4/02
The Senate Transportation Committee met on June 4, 2002 and reported
out the following bills:
As Amended (Unanimously)
House Bill 2410- sponsor- Representative Geist- An Act amending Titles
42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the sentences for
offenses committed with a vehicle involved in accidents resulting in death
or personal injury. It further improves workzones and highway safety.
Amendment A2929- Senator Madigan- redefinition of the term motor
carrier vehicle and other technical changes.
Unanimous (as submitted)
HB 2312- Representative Dally- Route designation.
