2013 Senate Bill 491

Restrict licensing golf carts for on-road travel

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 12, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Jack Brandenburg (R-11)

To prohibit licensing a vehicle that is manufactured exclusively for off-road use for on-road travel, including golf carts, unless the manufacturer certifies in writing that it may be modified for use on roads.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 6, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 13, 2013

Substitute offered

To adopt a version of the bill that does not include the provision to allow licensing even if the manufacturer certifies in writing the ORV may be modified for use on roads.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 14, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To prohibit licensing a vehicle that is manufactured exclusively for off-road use for on-road travel, including golf carts.

Received in the House

Nov. 14, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure