Last Action | signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 106) |
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Title | AN ACT relating to the operation of golf carts on a public roadway. |
Bill Documents |
Bill
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Impact Statements | Local Mandate |
Bill Request Number | 269 |
Sponsors | R. Palmer II, E. Worley |
Summary of Original Version | Create a new section of KRS chapter 189 to allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting the use of golf carts on designated public roadways under local control; define "golf cart" and "local government"; require that ordinances adopted by local governments include the issuance of a permit, the display of a sticker or permit, and the inspection by certified inspector for all golf carts operated on designated public roadways; require designated public roadways to be restricted to roadways with a speed limit of twenty-five (25) miles per hour or less; require golf carts operated on designated public roadways to display a slow moving emblem in compliance with KRS 189.820; require golf carts operated on designated public roadways to be insured in compliance with KRS 304.39-080; subject operators of golf carts on designated public roadways to the traffic regulations of KRS Chapter 189; exempt golf carts operated on designated public roadways from the title requirements of KRS 186.020, vehicle registration requirements of KRS 186.050, and emissions compliance certificates pursuant to KRS 224-20.720. |
Index Headings of Original Version |
Highways, Streets, and Bridges - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Local Government - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Motor Vehicles - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Transportation - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Local Mandate - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads |
Proposed Amendments |
Senate Committee Substitute 1 House Committee Substitute 1 |
Votes | Vote History |
01/17/08 |
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01/22/08 |
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01/30/08 |
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01/31/08 |
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02/06/08 |
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02/07/08 |
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02/08/08 |
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02/12/08 |
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03/14/08 |
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03/18/08 |
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03/19/08 |
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03/21/08 |
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03/24/08 |
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04/01/08 |
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04/02/08 |
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04/14/08 |
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Amendment | Senate Committee Substitute 1 |
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Impact Statements | Local Mandate |
Summary | Retain provisions of the original bill, except define "golf cart" as having a design speed capable of not more than 35 miles per hour; increase the speed limit on roadways designated for golf cart use from 25 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour. |
Index Headings |
Highways, Streets, and Bridges - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Local Government - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Motor Vehicles - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Transportation - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Local Mandate - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads |
Amendment | House Committee Substitute 1 |
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Impact Statements | Local Mandate |
Summary | Retain original provisions; restrict operation of golf carts to roadways within five road miles of an entrance to a golf course; change wheel requirements for golf carts from having a minimum of three wheels to having a minimum of four wheels. |
Index Headings |
Highways, Streets, and Bridges - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Local Government - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Motor Vehicles - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Transportation - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads Local Mandate - Golf carts, allow local governments to adopt ordinances permitting use on designated public roads |
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