6434-S AMS KING S5095.4
SSB 6434 - S AMD 522
By Senator King
ADOPTED 02/09/2018
On page 4, line 16, after "and" insert "local jurisdictions or"
On page 4, line 16, after "use of" insert "class 1 and class 2 electric-assisted bicycles and"
On page 4, line 18, after "control." insert "Local regulation of the operation of class 1 or class 2 electric-assisted bicycles, upon a shared use path designated for the use of bicycles that crosses jurisdictional boundaries of two or more local jurisdictions, must be consistent for the entire shared use path in order for the local regulation to be enforceable; however, this does not apply to local regulations of a shared use path in effect as of January 1, 2018."
On page 4, line 23, after "State" strike "or local agencies" and insert "agencies or local jurisdictions"
On page 4, line 25, after "control." insert "Local regulation of the operation of class 3 electric-assisted bicycles, upon a shared use path designated for the use of bicycles that crosses jurisdictional boundaries of two or more local jurisdictions, must be consistent for the entire shared use path in order for the local regulation to be enforceable; however, this does not apply to local regulations of a shared use path in effect as of January 1, 2018."
EFFECT: (1) Provides state agencies and local jurisdictions the authority to regulate the use of both class 1 and class 2 electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters on facilities and properties under their jurisdiction and control.
(2) Requires local regulation of electric-assisted bicycles to be consistent along the entire length of a shared use path that crosses two or more jurisdictional boundaries in order for the local regulation to be enforceable.
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