Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8 - Summary

• Continues the Motorcycle Rider Education Advisory Committee, originally established in 1998 to oversee the Motorcycle Rider Education Program that has operated since 1985.

• Committee composition includes one House member (appointed by Speaker), one Senate member (appointed by President pro tempore), one Controller General representative, one Department of Transportation member, one Office of Highway Safety member, and nine public members (six appointed by Speaker, three by President pro tempore).

• Committee must meet at least quarterly and monitor the Motorcycle Rider Education Program, which provides mandatory training for motorcycle operators under 18 and voluntary refresher courses for experienced riders.

• Committee functions include receiving input from state agencies and the public, assessing future program needs, and recommending improvements to the Motorcycle Rider Education Program.