House Committee on Transportation & Energy (04/24/2014)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY

Date:	04/24/2014	ATTENDANCE

Time:	11:51 AM to 12:27 PM	Buck	X
		Coram	X
Place:	HCR 0112	Everett	X
		Fischer	X
This Meeting was called to order by		Ginal	X
	Representative Tyler	Kraft-Tharp	X
		Lawrence	X
This Report was prepared by		Lee	X
	Kelli Kelty	Mitsch Bush	X
		Peniston	X
		Scott	X
		Moreno	X
		Tyler	X
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
HB14-1367		Amended, Referred to Appropriations

11:52 AM -- HB 14-1367

Representative Moreno called the meeting to order. A quorum was present. Representative Moreno assumed the chair. Representative Tyler, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 14-1367. The bill defines "autocycle" and removes this type of vehicle from classification and regulation as a motorcycle. An autocycle is defined as a three-wheeled, self-propelled motor vehicle that has a hard-top enclosure, airbags, and safety belts. The bill requires that autocycles be issued license plates that are similar to motorcycle license plates. He discussed the intent of the bill and distributed L.001 and L.002 (Attachments A and B, respectively).

140424AttachA.pdf

140424AttachB.pdf


BILL:	HB14-1367
TIME:	11:54:49 AM
MOVED:	Coram
MOTION:	Postpone House Bill 14-1367 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 11-1.
SECONDED:	Scott
		VOTE
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Ginal	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Excused
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Tyler	No

YES: 11 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	HB14-1367
TIME:	11:55:42 AM
MOVED:	Coram
MOTION:	Reconsider the previous motion to postpone House Bill 14-1367 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 12-0.
SECONDED:	Mitsch Bush
		VOTE
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Ginal	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Excused
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

YES: 12 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:56 AM

Representative Tyler responded to questions from the committee.

The following persons testified on the bill:

11:57 AM -- Joel Sheltrown, representing Elio Motors Inc., testified in support of the bill. A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment C). He commented on helmet laws for autocycles in other states. He discussed issues with putting a motorcycle endorsement on the driver's license of autocycle drivers. Representative Coram asked about the top-speed of an autocycle. Representative Fischer asked about the design of the autocycle and the advantage of having a three-wheeled vehicle versus two wheels. Mr. Sheltrown commented on the design of an autocycle and the advantage of having three wheels, including better fuel economy. Discussion ensued concerning the performance of autocycles.

140424AttachC.pdf

12:11 PM

Representative Peniston asked how autocycles perform in the mountains. Mr. Sheltrown said that an autocycle should perform fine over mountain passes. Representative Ginal asked about insurance coverage of autocycles. Mr. Sheltrown said that he expects that autocycles will be insured as motorcycles. Representative Scott asked how many autocycles have been sold. Mr. Sheltrown said that they have 15,000 reservations for autocycles. Discussion ensued concerning the performance and capacity of the autocycles.


BILL:	HB14-1367
TIME:	12:16:56 PM
MOVED:	Tyler
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Lee
		VOTE
	Buck
	Coram
	Everett
	Fischer
	Ginal
	Kraft-Tharp
	Lawrence
	Lee
	Mitsch Bush
	Peniston
	Scott
	Moreno
	Tyler

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB14-1367
TIME:	12:17:53 PM
MOVED:	Tyler
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Lee
		VOTE
	Buck
	Coram
	Everett
	Fischer
	Ginal
	Kraft-Tharp
	Lawrence
	Lee
	Mitsch Bush
	Peniston
	Scott
	Moreno
	Tyler
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB14-1367
TIME:	12:20:49 PM
MOVED:	Tyler
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 14-1367, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 13-0.
SECONDED:	Lee
		VOTE
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Ginal	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Tyler	Yes
Final YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

12:27 PM

The committee adjourned.