Panel backs measure allowing golf carts to cross signalized intersections (HB 519)

Representative Yeager presented House Bill 519 as a public-safety and mobility measure to permit golf carts to cross fully signalized intersections on designated roads. The sponsor explained a strike‑all amendment that simplified language and made crossings ‘with traffic’ rather than using pedestrian crosswalk wording.

Members asked clarifying questions. Representative Kylie asked whether golf-cart crossings would use the same crosswalks as pedestrians; the sponsor said the bill removes the crosswalk language and authorizes crossing with traffic at signalized intersections on designated roads. Representative Cheney and Representative Tremont supported the bill, citing senior mobility and parity with bicycles and other low-speed vehicles.

The committee adopted the amendment without objection and, after no public testimony, voted to report the bill favorably.