Committee backs helmet-repeal bill

Thursday, March 13, 2003 | 9:45 a.m.

SUN CAPITAL BUREAU

CARSON CITY -- The Senate Transportation Committee Wednesday agreed to sponsor a bill to repeal the law that requires motorcyclists to wear helmets.

But the bill, which was to be officially introduced today, appears to be in trouble already. Sens. Dennis Nolan, R-Las Vegas, and Maggie Carlton, D-North Las Vegas, objected to its introduction.

Traditionally members on a committee unanimously agree to introduce a bill with the reservation that it does not require them to support it.

When introduced, the bill will be referred to the seven-member transportation committee.

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