SB 24-079 CO

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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 The authorization to overtake or pass is repealed, effective September 1, 2027.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.)

• Nick Hinrichsen Democratic · primary
• Jim Smallwood · primary
• Javier Mabrey Democratic · primary
• Ron Weinberg Republican · primary

1. Apr 4, 2024 Governor Signed · executive
2. Mar 28, 2024 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. Mar 28, 2024 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
4. Mar 28, 2024 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
5. Mar 19, 2024 Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass · upper
6. Mar 18, 2024 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
7. Mar 15, 2024 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee · lower
8. Mar 12, 2024 House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
9. Feb 13, 2024 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government · lower
10. Feb 13, 2024 Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor · upper
11. Feb 12, 2024 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee · upper
12. Feb 7, 2024 Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
13. Jan 22, 2024 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy · upper