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S. 1223
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Shealy
Document Path: l:\council\bills\rm\1579sd16.docx
Introduced in the Senate on April 12, 2016
Introduced in the House on May 25, 2016
Adopted by the General Assembly on May 25, 2016
Summary: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
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4/12/2016 Senate Introduced (Senate Journal-page 6)
4/12/2016 Senate Referred to Committee on Transportation
(Senate Journal-page 6)
5/18/2016 Senate Committee report: Favorable Transportation
(Senate Journal-page 14)
5/24/2016 Senate Adopted, sent to House (Senate Journal-page 96)
5/25/2016 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
(House Journal-page 7)
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
COMMITTEE REPORT
May 18, 2016
S. 1223
S. Printed 5/18/16--S.
Read the first time April 12, 2016.
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 1223) to proclaim May 2016 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" throughout the State, to encourage all South Carolinians to be aware of motorcyclists who share our roads and highways, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
LAWRENCE K. GROOMS for Committee.
TO PROCLAIM MAY 2016 AS "MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH" THROUGHOUT THE STATE, TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO BE AWARE OF MOTORCYCLISTS WHO SHARE OUR ROADS AND HIGHWAYS, AND TO URGE ALL CITIZENS TO WORK TOGETHER TO REDUCE MOTORCYCLE-RELATED CRASHES, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES.
Whereas, in the year 2015, one hundred thirty-seven motorcyclists lost their lives and 1,729 motorcyclists were injured in the State of South Carolina; and
Whereas, to help prevent such loss of life and injuries, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly ask every automobile driver to "look twice, save a life," as urged by the Motorcycle Awareness campaign; and
Whereas, further, the General Assembly encourages all motorcyclists to take advantage of advanced rider education to reduce their risk of death or injury, and the members remind all South Carolinians to think twice before driving in an impaired condition; and
Whereas, other excellent safety practices for motorcyclists include carrying increased insurance coverage, inspecting motorcycles before each ride, and wearing the right protective gear to reduce abrasions and injuries in case of accident; and
Whereas, finally, the General Assembly asks that every state agency work toward providing safety for all motorcyclists through awareness programs, road maintenance, and motorcycle training programs. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, proclaim May 2016 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" throughout the State, encourage all South Carolinians to be aware of motorcyclists who share our roads and highways, and urge all citizens to work together to reduce motorcycle-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
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