2014 House Bill 5409

Authorize pedal-powered beer bars

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-53)

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 5408 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. The bill would also mandate certain insurance coverage levels.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Dec. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 10, 2014

Passed in the House 97 to 12 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Transportation