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Sen. Floyd Prozanski.(Photo © J. Maus) Senator Floyd Prozanski (D-Eugene) says he will amend SB 846, a bill he introduced last month that would have required all new bicycle trailers sold in Oregon to meet a minimum set of safety standards. In an email to Eugene-area bike advocates, Prozanksi wrote: “I just learned from ODOT … Read more
“I won’t be signing on to the bill… It’s not clear to me that there is an urgent need for legislation right now…”— Jules Bailey, Oregon House Representative The bicycle trailer bill we told you about last week is now officially known as SB 846 (text). The language hasn’t changed much and the intent is … Read more
Under the new law, ODOT would come up with standards to make sure this guy stays safe.(Photo © J. Maus) A new bill set for introduction in the Oregon legislature would establish minimum construction standards for bicycle trailers sold in Oregon. The bill is currently in draft form (PDF here) and is expected to be … Read more