6/29/07-A bill died in the Senate Finance Committee that would have increased the number of state troopers patrolling roadways. The House previously approved it.
Sponsored by Rep. Gary Beard, R-Baton Rouge, HB616 would have required an increase of 399 troopers – one trooper per 3,000 residents by August 2010.
The fiscal analysis on the bill estimates the cost to the state at $13.1 million the first year.

6/20/07-A bill in the Senate Finance Committee would increase the number of state troopers patrolling roadways. The House already approved it.
Sponsored by Rep. Gary Beard, R-Baton Rouge, HB616 would require an increase of 399 troopers – one trooper per 3,000 residents by August 2010.
The fiscal analysis on the bill estimates the cost to the state at $13.1 million the first year.
A provision removed from the bill in the Senate sought to transfer 200 troopers from the state’s gaming division to uniform patrol. The gaming division now has 600 troopers.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.