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MA S1949

Establishing a motorcycle safety fund


summary

Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
11/30/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Motorcycle Safety Fund that will be funded by $2 from every motorcycle registration issued in the state. The funds will be used to promote and advance motorcycle safety, including providing rebates of at least $150 to people under 21 who complete a registrar-approved motorcycle basic rider course, and funding rider education courses, instructor training, and public awareness efforts. The State Treasurer is required to maintain a separate account for the Motorcycle Safety Fund and produce quarterly reports detailing the income and expenditures of the fund, which will be delivered to the Chairman of the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 11/30/2017)

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