CS/CS/HB 949: Operation of a Golf Cart
GENERAL BILL by Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee ; Transportation & Modals Subcommittee ; Stevenson ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Basabe
Operation of a Golf Cart; Authorizing a water control district to designate certain roads for use by golf carts; requiring county approval before making such a designation; prohibiting a person under 18 years of age from operating a golf cart on certain roadways unless he or she possesses a valid learner's driver license or valid driver license; prohibiting a person 18 years of age or older from operating a golf cart on certain roadways unless he or she possesses a valid form of government-issued photographic identification; providing a penalty, etc.
Senate Committee References:
- Rules (RC)
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 2/20/2023 House • Filed
2/28/2023 House • Referred to Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
• Referred to Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee
• Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee
• Now in Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
3/7/2023 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3/13/2023 House • PCS added to Transportation & Modals Subcommittee agenda
3/15/2023 House • Favorable with CS by Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
3/16/2023 House • Reported out of Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
3/17/2023 House • Referred to Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee
• Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee
• Now in Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee
3/27/2023 House • Added to Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee agenda
3/29/2023 House • Favorable with CS by Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee
3/30/2023 House • Reported out of Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee
• Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
• CS Filed
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
3/31/2023 House • Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee
• Now in Infrastructure Strategies Committee
4/13/2023 House • Added to Infrastructure Strategies Committee agenda
4/17/2023 House • Favorable by Infrastructure Strategies Committee
• Reported out of Infrastructure Strategies Committee
• Bill released to House Calendar
• Added to Second Reading Calendar
4/25/2023 House • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/28/2023)
4/28/2023 House • Read 2nd time
• Amendment 887975 adopted
• Added to Third Reading Calendar
• Read 3rd time
• CS passed as amended; YEAS 102, NAYS 0
4/28/2023 Senate • In Messages
• Referred to Rules
• Received
5/1/2023 Senate • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 646
• Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
• Substituted for CS/SB 1290 -SJ 646
• Read 2nd time -SJ 646
• Read 3rd time -SJ 646
• CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 646
5/1/2023 House • In Messages
• Ordered enrolled
5/9/2023 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
5/11/2023 • Approved by Governor
5/12/2023 • Chapter No. 2023-67
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CS/CS/HB 949, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/1/2023 at 11:47 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1290 (c1) Operation of a Golf Cart Grall Similar Last Action: 5/1/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 949 (Ch. 2023-67) -SJ 646 
Citations - Statutes (2)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.212 Operation of golf carts on certain roadways. Page 1 (pdf) 322.04 Persons exempt from obtaining driver license. Page 3 (pdf) -
CS/CS/HB 949, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/28/2023 at 2:38 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1290 (c1) Operation of a Golf Cart Grall Similar Last Action: 5/1/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 949 (Ch. 2023-67) -SJ 646
Floor Votes (1)
Date Chamber Result 5/1/2023 11:16 AM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays Citations - Statutes (2)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.212 Operation of golf carts on certain roadways. Page 1 (pdf) 322.04 Persons exempt from obtaining driver license. Page 3 (pdf) -
CS/CS/HB 949, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 3/30/2023 at 9:53 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Infrastructure Strategies Committee (Post-Meeting) 4/17/2023 (pdf)
Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1290 (c1) Operation of a Golf Cart Grall Compare Last Action: 5/1/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 949 (Ch. 2023-67) -SJ 646
Floor Amendments (1)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format 887975 - Amendment
Remove lines 44-128 and insert:Stevenson 4/24/2023
1:23 PMHouse: Adopted
4/28/2023PDF Floor Votes (1)
Date Chamber Result 4/28/2023 1:09 PM House 102 Yeas - 0 Nays Citations - Statutes (4)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.212 Operation of golf carts on certain roadways. Page 1 (pdf) 316.2125 Operation of golf carts within a retirement community. Page 4 (pdf) 316.2126 Authorized use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and utility vehicles. Page 5 (pdf) 322.04 Persons exempt from obtaining driver license. Page 5 (pdf) -
CS/HB 949, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/16/2023 at 2:02 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 3/30/2023 (pdf)
Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1290 Age and Licensure Requirements for Operation of a Golf Cart Grall Compare Last Action: 5/1/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 949 (Ch. 2023-67) -SJ 646
Committee Amendments (1)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 671973 - Amendment
Between lines 21 and 22, insert:Stevenson 3/28/2023
5:37 PMAdopted without Objection
3/29/2023PDF Citations - Statutes (4)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.212 Operation of golf carts on certain roadways. Page 1 (pdf) 316.2125 Operation of golf carts within a retirement community. Page 3 (pdf) 316.2126 Authorized use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and utility vehicles. Page 4 (pdf) 322.04 Persons exempt from obtaining driver license. Page 5 (pdf) -
HB 949, Original Filed Version Posted 2/20/2023 at 11:56 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: Transportation & Modals Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 5/22/2023 (pdf)
Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1290 Age and Licensure Requirements for Operation of a Golf Cart Grall Identical Last Action: 5/1/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 949 (Ch. 2023-67) -SJ 646
Citations - Statutes (2)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.212 Operation of golf carts on certain roadways. Page 1 (pdf) 322.04 Persons exempt from obtaining driver license. Page 2 (pdf)