Nick Hinrichsen
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 3
Primary
The act authorizes the driver of a 2-wheeled motorcycle to overtake or pass another motor vehicle in the same lane if: The traffic is stopped; The road has lanes wide enough to pass safely; The motorcycle is moving at 15 miles per hour or less; and Conditions permit prudent operation of the motorcycle while overtaking or passing. A motorcycle driver overtaking or passing under the act must not overtake or pass: On the right shoulder; To the right of a vehicle in the farthest right-hand lane if the highway is not limited access; or In a lane of traffic moving in the opposite direction. The authorization to overtake or pass is repealed, effective September 1, 2027. Before the repeal, the Colorado department of transportation will analyze safety data on the act and issue a report to the general assembly. APPROVED by Governor April 4, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Governor Signed
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Signed by the President of the Senate
Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Signed Act (04/04/2024) | |
| Final Act (03/28/2024) | |
| Rerevised (03/18/2024) | |
| Revised (03/15/2024) | |
| Reengrossed (02/13/2024) | |
| Engrossed (02/12/2024) | |
| Introduced (01/22/2024) | |
| PA2 (03/13/2024) | |
| PA1 (02/08/2024) | |
| Committee Amendment |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note FN1 (02/01/2024) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (03/11/2024) | |
| Fiscal Note FN3 (06/03/2024) |
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