LD1209

Resolve, to Create a Working Group to Study the Safety and Use of Nonconforming Vehicles on Maine's Roads and Highways

Complete·5/14/25

Establishes a working group to study the safety and use of small lightweight vehicles on Maine's roads and highways.

The bill creates a working group to study the potential for allowing small lightweight vehicles, including mini trucks, on Maine's roads and highways. The group will analyze safety aspects such as crash safety, emissions, and speed capabilities, and compare these to existing vehicle systems. They will also review laws in other states and recommend any necessary legislation. The working group will report their findings and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation by December 3, 2025.

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DDDI
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Calendar

Apr 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 1, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 14, 2025

Senate

FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

May 13, 2025

House

FINALLY PASSED.

May 13, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.