ELECTRIC BICYCLES; TRAIL USE                                                            H.B. 4781 (H-2):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4781 (Substitute H-2 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Holly Hughes

House Committee:  Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Senate Committee:  Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 721 (Michigan Trailways) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to do the following:

-- Allow an individual to operate a class 1 electric bicycle on a linear trail with an asphalt, crushed limestone, or similar surface, or a rail trail.

-- Allow an individual to operate a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle on a linear trail with an asphalt, crushed limestone, or similar surface, or a rail trail, if authorized by the local authority or State agency having jurisdiction over the trail.

-- Prohibit the operation of an electric bike on a trail specifically designated as nonmotorized, unless allowed by the local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over the trail.

-- Specify that these provisions would not apply to the use of electric bicycles on a congressionally authorized public trail system.

MCL 324.72105                                                                Legislative Analyst:  Jeff Mann

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  10-17-17                                                 Fiscal Analyst:  Bill Bowerman

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.