Committee advances bill to expand motorcycle safety scholarships and endorsements

The Senate Appropriations Committee recommended House Bill 2114 for a due pass. The bill would permit up to 25% of motorcycle‑safety‑fund monies to be used for scholarships to expand access to motorcycle driver‑education programs for riders from rural or low‑income areas and would allow ADOT to issue a motorcycle registration only when at least one registered owner holds a class M license.

Sponsor testimony and riders emphasized that scholarships reduce cost barriers to the three‑day endorsement courses (about $400) and help protect riders; committee members discussed language concerns and potential necessary clarifications so the bill would not unintentionally invalidate existing endorsements. Michael Infanzen (speaker 30) and motorcycle‑safety advocates supported targeting scholarships outside the large urban counties. The committee voted 10–0 to advance the measure.