Increasing the maximum weight of a utility terrain vehicle to...

This bill proposes to raise the maximum allowable weight for utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) from their current limit to 3,500 pounds without any cargo or passengers. This change would affect manufacturers and consumers of UTVs, potentially making them more capable for heavier-duty tasks.

The bill was introduced on January 6, 2025, and has since been referred to the Resources, Recreation, and Development committee. The committee reported on February 4, 2025, with a split decision: nine members voted that the bill ought to pass, while seven believed it was inexpedient to legislate. On February 13, 2025, the House failed to pass a motion that the bill ought to pass, with a vote of 188 to 190. A motion to declare it inexpedient to legislate was then adopted by voice vote.

Key steps in the bill's progress include a public hearing on January 15, 2025, an executive session on January 29, 2025, and a majority committee report on January 29, 2025. The bill is currently stalled in the House, as the motion to pass it failed, and it was declared inexpedient to legislate.