Fighting the Helmet Law in Connecticut
IT'S UP TO YOU TO TAKE ACTION!
So far, a Success!!
The Helmet Law and Child Restriction Bill were not brought out of the Committee this year!!
Although, Bill #921 & Bill #5145 were passed on April 1st.
Keep in mind, any of the bills listed below can be attached as amendments to other bills during the year. You can search bills at the following website: http://www.cga.state.ct.us
CMRA Update On Helmet Law Legislative ~ 4/1/03
"The Transportation has scheduled two committee meetings. One on March 31st and again on April 2nd. The April 2nd meeting is their committee deadline. At that point we should have a good handle on the bill - I believe it may not get out of committee this year. Keep in mind if the bills don't make it out of committee there is a a good chance they die for this year with the exception of an amendment process during the Senate & House session days."
Shelley Rubino (Lobbyist) ~ 3/27/03
More Info: http://www.thecmra.com
The below links can be found at: http://www.cga.state.ct.us
Link to Bill #79 - Prohibiting Children from riding on Motorcycles
Link to Bill #81 - To require use of helmets by operator and passengers
Link to Bill #269 - Prohibiting Children under the age of 9 on motorcycles
Link to Bill #283 - To require urinalysis drug testing as a condition for the issuance of motor vehicle and motorcycle operator's licenses, commercial driver's licenses and learner's permits ~ They have GOT TO BE KIDDING!!!
Link to Bill #613 - Lower max decibel levels for motorcycles
Link to Bill #921 - An act concerning the operation of motorcycles and imposing limitation on licensed motor vehicle and motorcycle operator who are sixteen or seventeen years of age - Joint Favorable 4/1/03
Link to Bill #5145 - AN ACT INCREASING THE FINE FOR INSTALLING OR USING MUFFLER SYSTEMS THAT CAUSE EXCESSIVE NOISE. - Joint favorable 3/31/03
Link to Bill #5165 - An act providing funds for the Connecticut Motorcycle Rider Education Program