Date: 04/24/2014

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB14-1367

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion p
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B). The motion p
Postpone House Bill 14-1367 indefinitely. The moti
Reconsider the previous motion to postpone House B
Refer House Bill 14-1367, as amended, to the Commi		Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
PASS
PASS
PASS



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).

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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.

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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.