6/14/06-The House Criminal Justice Committee approved a bill after deleting a requirement that multiple drunken driving offenders attach special orange license plates with the letters “DWI” to their vehicles. The Senate previously approved the bill with the orange-plate requirement.
SB47 initially required the plates be placed on vehicles registered and primarily driven by offenders for five years. The plates would have cost $25 a year, in addition to regular license fees.
The measure included a fine if DWI drivers are caught driving another vehicle without the license plate.
Anyone not following the rule would have faced up to six months in prison and/or a $500 fine.
The revised bill has been sent to the Legislative Bureau.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

4/14/06-The Senate voted 33-2 April 11 to approve a bill that would require multiple offenders to attach special orange license plates with the letters “DWI” to their vehicles.
SB47 would require the orange plates be placed on vehicles registered and primarily driven by offenders for five years. The plates would cost $25 a year, in addition to regular license fees.
A provision added to the bill would include a fine if DWI drivers are caught driving another vehicle without the license plate.
Anyone not following the rule would face up to six months in prison and/or a $500 fine.
The bill has been sent to the House Criminal Justice Committee.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

4/6/06-A bill awaiting consideration on the Senate floor would require repeat offenders to attach special orange license plates with the letters “DWI” to their vehicles.
SB47 would require offenders to keep the orange plates on their vehicles for five years. The plates would cost $25 a year, in addition to regular license fees.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.