7/7/06-A bill signed into law June 29 will increase the fee for issuance of temporary permits that authorize trucks to be operated in Louisiana by out-of-state or out-of-country truck drivers that don’t have reciprocal agreements with the state.
Louisiana law now authorizes out-of-state truck drivers to travel on roads in the state without securing registration or license in Louisiana. The only requirement for travel is that the truck’s owner secures a temporary license and registration in the state.
The new law, previously HB1175, doubles the fee for a temporary license and registration from $25 to $50. The Senate removed a provision in the bill that would have increased the authorized period of time for operation of affected trucks on Louisiana roadways from 48 straight hours to 72 straight hours.
The new rule takes effect Aug. 15.

6/20/06-A bill awaiting Gov. Kathleen Blanco’s signature would increase the fee for issuance of temporary permits that authorize trucks to be operated in Louisiana by out-of-state or out-of-country truck drivers that don’t have reciprocal agreements with the state.
The Senate unanimously approved the bill. House lawmakers signed off on a change to the bill in a 94-1 vote, which cleared the way for the bill to move to the governor’s desk.
Louisiana law now authorizes out-of-state truck drivers to travel on roads in the state without securing registration or license in Louisiana. The only requirement for travel is that the truck’s owner secures a temporary license and registration in the state.
HB1175 would double the fee for a temporary license and registration from $25 to $50. The Senate removed a provision in the bill that would have increased the authorized period of time for operation of affected trucks on Louisiana roadways from 48 straight hours to 72 straight hours.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

5/25/06-A bill in the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee would increase the fee for issuance of temporary permits that authorize trucks to be operated in Louisiana by out-of-state or out-of-country truck drivers that don’t have reciprocal agreements with the state.
Louisiana law now authorizes out-of-state truck drivers to travel on roads in the state without securing registration or license in Louisiana. The only requirement for travel is that the truck’s owner secures a temporary license and registration in the state.
Sponsored by House Speaker Joe Salter, D-Florien, HB1175 would double the fee for a temporary license and registration from $25 to $50. The bill also would increase the authorized period of time for operation of affected trucks on Louisiana roadways from 48 straight hours to 72 straight hours.
The bill recently won approval in the Senate Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee. The House already approved it 91-2.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

5/19/06-The Senate Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee has approved a bill that would increase the fee for issuance of temporary permits that authorize trucks to be operated in Louisiana by out-of-state or out-of-country truck drivers that don’t have reciprocal agreements with the state.
Louisiana law now authorizes out-of-state truck drivers to travel on roads in the state without securing registration or license in Louisiana. The only requirement for travel is that the truck’s owner secures a temporary license and registration in the state.
Sponsored by House Speaker Joe Salter, D-Florien, HB1175 would double the fee for a temporary license and registration from $25 to $50. The bill also would increase the authorized period of time for operation of affected trucks on Louisiana roadways from 48 straight hours to 72 straight hours.
The bill has been sent to the Senate floor. The House already approved it 91-2.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

5/18/06-The House voted 91-2 to advance a bill that would increase the fee for issuance of temporary permits that authorize trucks to be operated in Louisiana by out-of-state or out-of-country truck drivers that don’t have reciprocal agreements with the state.
Louisiana law now authorizes out-of-state truck drivers to travel on roads in the state without securing registration or license in Louisiana. The only requirement for travel is that the truck’s owner secures a temporary license and registration in the state.
Sponsored by House Speaker Joe Salter, D-Florien, HB1175 would double the fee for a temporary license and registration from $25 to $50. The bill also would increase the authorized period of time for operation of affected trucks on Louisiana roadways from 48 straight hours to 72 straight hours.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.