2015 Senate Bill 165 / Public Act 126

Authorize pedal-powered beer bars

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 26, 2015

Introduced

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 Senate Bill 166 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.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 5, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 14, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 14, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

June 9, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 18, 2015

Passed in the House 96 to 13 (details)

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 Senate Bill 166 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.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 15, 2015