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• Introduced by Rep. Leon Drolet (R) on March 11, 2003, to repeal the mandatory helmet motorcycle helmet law for persons 21 years old or older who have been licensed to operate a motorcycle for at least two years, or who have successfully completed a motorcycle safety course; and for motorcycle passengers 21 years old or older, if the driver meets these requirements. Operators of roofed "autocycles" would also be exempt. Senate Bill 321 is the same bill.
  • Referred to the House Transportation Committee on March 11, 2003.
  • Reported in the House on May 27, 2004, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
• Passed 69 to 37 in the House on November 10, 2004.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the Senate on November 30, 2004.
  • Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Reform Committee on November 30, 2004.