California 2009-2010 Regular Session

California House Bill HR29 Latest Draft

Bill / Introduced Version Filed 04/27/2010

 BILL NUMBER: HR 29INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Garrick APRIL 27, 2010 Relative to Motorcycle Awareness Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST WHEREAS, Motorcycle riding is a popular form of efficient transportation and recreation for more than 1,000,000 people in California; and WHEREAS, Motorcycles provide a means of transportation that uses fewer resources, causes less wear and tear on public roadways, and increases available parking areas; and WHEREAS, It is important that drivers of all vehicles be aware of one another and learn to share the road and practice courtesy; and WHEREAS, It is especially important that the citizens of California be aware of motorcycles on the streets and highways and recognize the importance of motorcycle safety; and WHEREAS, The safety hazards created by automobile operators who have not been educated to watch for motorcycles on the streets and highways of California are of prime concern to motorcyclists; and WHEREAS, The American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) of California is an organization that actively promotes the safe operation, increased rider training, and increased motorist awareness of motorcycles; and WHEREAS, It is important to recognize the need for awareness on the part of all drivers, especially with regard to sharing the road with motorcycles, and to honor motorcyclists' many contributions to the communities in which they live and ride; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby officially designates the month of May 2010 as Motorcycle Awareness Month; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.