Laws, Legislative, etc.

2008 SESSION

The attached Education Bill was signed into

law by the Governor on July 1.

This Bill with the combined efforts of the

Rhode Island Motorcycle Association

and the very helpful Lobbyist for Harley Davidson

will allow outside contractors to offer Rider Education

for first time motorcycle licensees.

Up until now only the State Community College could offer the mandated Riders Education Program for license purposes.

This was a three year project from its first conception,

through its many rewrites and then finally its passing.

THEY MAY WEAR US DOWN BUT DON'T LET THEM WEAR YOU OUT.

Louis P. Petrucci Jr.

H7648 Rider Education Bill

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Senate Bill S 2017 Sub A is now in the House Municipal Government Committee. As of today there is no hearing scheduled. This should not stop you from making calls to the committee members.

S 2017a

MRF News 08NR04 - The Helmet Debate Rages On

MRF_News_08lr09 Leaders Report - May 2008

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MA Adult Helmet Choice Bill Clears First Big Hurdle !

HIPAA_Bills_Picking_Up_Co-Sponsors.doc

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This is where we are with the RIMA bills.......

just this past Wednesday the full Senate voted and passed our designated parking bill.

Thanks to all that contacted thier senators on this issue, but that's only 1/2 the job done, now we need to pass the House...contact your Representatives ASAP.

Keep up the great work Pete, Lou and Steve.

Click on link below.

RIMA_May-June_2008_Legislative_Update.doc

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The following is the status of the Bills that the RI Motorcycle Association is working on during this session.

H 7505 Mufflers -

This is being amended as we spoke about. I did get to see the draft and its as follows.

Making it louder than intended :

1st offense not to exceed $100.00

2nd offense not to exceed $250.00

3rd and subsequent offenses not to exceed $750.00.

We are keeping the laws as they are and amending the fines.

H 7648 & S 2426 Education - The House version has been redrafted but as of yet we have not seen it. All parties involved did agree on the wording. The Senate will amend theirs to match the House.

H 8011 & S 2146 - Right of Way - Both have been heard and are held for further study.

H 8012 & S 2017 Sub A Parking - The Senate version passed the full Senate and is on its way to the House. The House version will be left to die and the Senate version will be heard.

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Legislative Update (Click to Open)

H8011

H8012

S2127

S2146

House Health Education and Welfare Committee Members

House Judiciary Committee Members

Senate Committee On Education

Senate Judiciary Committee Members

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East Side, M/C Parking Sign 2007

Submitted by Lou.

East Side M/C Parking Sign 2007

Submitted by Lou

DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF CLOTHING

OR CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS ILLEGAL

Rhode Island General Laws, Section 11-24-1, (1956, as amended), provides that "All persons within the jurisdiction of this state shall be entitled to the full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of any place of public accommodation, resort or amusement subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all persons." Further, any persons aggrieved by any violation of this statute has the right to petition the Rhode Island Commission on Human Rights to induce compliance. RL Gen. Laws Section 11-24-4 (1956, as amended).

The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled in the case of Cohen v. California, 403 U.S. 15 (1971), that persons have the constitutional right under the First Amendment to wear clothing which displays writing or designs. In addition, the right of an individual to freedom of association has long been recognized and protected by the United States Supreme Court Thus, a person's right to wear the clothing of his choice, as well as his right to belong to any club or organization of his choice is constitutionally protected, and persons or establishments who discriminate on the basis of clothing or club membership may be subject to lawsuit.

2007 SESSION

H5120 Relating to Special License for motorcycles 1-18-07

H5135 Relating to Veteran Plates 1-18-07

H5273 Relating to Parking Priveleges 2-1-07

H5376 Relating to Registration Fees 2-8-07

S0065 Relating to Registration Fees 1-17-07

S0141 Relating to Right of Way

S0259 Relating to Parking on Public Property 2-7-07

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2006 SESSION

House Bill No.7306

BY Singleton, Laroche, Brien T, Moran

ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING

TO SPECIAL LICENSE FOR MOTORCYCLES,

MOTOR SCOOTERS AND OTHER

MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLES

(require any operator of a motorcycle to wear a

division of motor vehicles- approved type of helmet)

{LC1689/1}

02/15/2006 Introduced, referred to House H.E.W.

03/08/2006 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

03/08/2006 Continued

03/15/2006 Scheduled for consideration

03/15/2006 Committee recommended

measure be held for further study

URGENT NOTICE !!

H 7306 Helmet Reinstatement

HEW Committee Member List

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Entity for Legislative Session 2005

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY: Article in Westerly Sun 8/22/05

From: Motorcycle Riders Foundation; Article in Virginia Wind

Senator Raptakis

State of Rhode Island General Assembly

General Assembly Bill Status Search

Links to ALL Rhode Island Government Offices

§ 31-23-13 Muffler

§ 31-45-1 Noise limits

31-10.1-1 thru 31-10.1-8

§ 31-22-3

Where are these Parking Spaces ?

State Funded Rider Education
Available for all eligible applicants.
Required for first-time applicants.
May waive skills test for successful completion of Rider Education.
May waive knowledge test for successful completion of Rider Education

Eye Protection Required by law.

Passenger Seat Required if carrying a passenger.

Passenger Footrests Required if carrying a passenger.

Mirror Required by law.

Periodic Safety Inspection Required by law

50 State Helmet Laws Reviewed