6/28/04-An effort to eliminate uniform speeds on all highways in the state has died.
HB546, sponsored by Rep. A.G. Crowe, R-Slidell, remained in the House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee at the close of the session June 21, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill called for lowering the speed limit for large trucks to 65 mph on interstate highways and 60 mph on divided multilane highways. All other vehicles would be allowed to continue to travel at the current posted limits.

3/22/04-Rep. A.G. Crowe, R-Slidell, has filed legislation that would eliminate uniform speeds for all vehicles on all highways in the state.
The proposal would lower the speed limit for large trucks by 5 mph. All other vehicles would be allowed to continue to travel at the current posted limit.
Under HB546, trucks would be restricted to 65 mph on interstate highways and 60 mph on divided multilane highways.
The bill has been assigned to the House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee for discussion once lawmakers convene in Baton Rouge March 29 for the start of the legislative session, which runs until late June.
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