2014 House Bill 5408

Authorize pedal-powered beer bars

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Wayne Schmidt (R-104)

To establish in statute that a “commercial quadricycle,” which is a pedal-powered mobile beer bar, is not considered a “motor vehicle” even if it has auxiliary power, and instead would be subject to the less onerous regulations imposed on “low-speed vehicles,” or if operated on a sidewalk, the regulations imposed on “Segways.” Under this and House Bill 5409 passengers would be allowed to have open beer or wine containers, but the driver would be required to have a blood alcohol level of zero.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Dec. 3, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2014

Passed in the House 102 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Transportation