House Bill 4616, Make local governments liable for gun ban preemption violations: Passed 69 to 39 in the House

To authorize private lawsuits against a local government that violates a state preemption on local firearms ownership or use restrictions. The bill would allow plaintiffs to collect actual damages and costs if they prevail.

Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"

House Bill 4781, Regulate electric bicycle use of improved or forest trails: Passed 107 to 0 in the House

To regulate electric bicycles on paved, gravel or converted rail trails. Low-power, “Class 1” electric bikes would be allowed unless specifically prohibited from a trail by state or local officials. Faster and more powerful Class 2 and 3 e-bikes would be banned from trails unless specifically allowed. All electric bikes would be prohibited from non-motorized forest trails unless specifically allowed on one.

Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"

House Bill 4782, Permit and regulate electric bicycles on roads: Passed 107 to 0 in the House

To regulate and define classes of electric bicycle for use on streets and highways. “Class 1” are the lowest power bikes, and Classes 2 and 3 have more power and can go faster. The bill would ban individuals less than age 14 from using a Class 3 bike, and allow electric bicycles to be used on streets, bike-lanes and highways (not freeways) subject to the same rules and restrictions as regular bikes. Minors would have to wear a helmet.

Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"

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