7/9/08-Gov. Bobby Jindal signed a bill into law that authorizes the state to implement and administer the Unified Carrier Registration Act. It is a federal act intended to replace the Single State Registration System.
UCR is a plan that will have a fee structure that goes from the old per-truck basis to a per-carrier basis and will be the same for all member states. Truckers will no longer have to pick and choose states, as they do with the SSRS. One fee will cover all states.
Previously HB550, the new law makes the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections responsible for implementing the program.
According to a fiscal note on the bill, about 117 existing state troopers will be on the road enforcing UCR.
The new law took effect July 6.

6/25/08-A conference committee and both chambers adopted a bill that would authorize the state to implement and administer the Unified Carrier Registration Act. It is a federal act intended to replace the Single State Registration System.
UCR is a plan that will have a fee structure that goes from the old per-truck basis to a per-carrier basis and will be the same for all member states. Truckers will no longer have to pick and choose states, as they do with the SSRS. One fee will cover all states.
Sponsored by Rep. Cameron Henry, R-New Orleans, HB550 would make the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections responsible for implementing the program.
According to a fiscal note on the bill, about 117 existing state troopers would be on the road enforcing UCR.
The bill now heads to Gov. Bobby Jindal’s desk.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

6/5/08-The House Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would authorize the state to implement and administer the Unified Carrier Registration Act. It is a federal act intended to replace the Single State Registration System.
UCR is a plan that will have a fee structure that goes from the old per-truck basis to a per-carrier basis and will be the same for all member states. Truckers will no longer have to pick and choose states, as they do with the SSRS. One fee will cover all states.
Sponsored by Rep. Cameron Henry, R-New Orleans, HB550 would make the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections responsible for implementing the program.
The bill has moved to the House floor for further consideration.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

6/2/08-The House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee has moved a bill to the House Appropriations Committee that would authorize the state to implement and administer the Unified Carrier Registration Act. It is a federal act intended to replace the Single State Registration System.
UCR is a plan that will have a fee structure that goes from the old per-truck basis to a per-carrier basis and will be the same for all member states. Truckers will no longer have to pick and choose states, as they do with the SSRS. One fee will cover all states.
Sponsored by Rep. Cameron Henry, R-New Orleans, HB550 would make the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections responsible for implementing the program.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

4/16/08-A bill in the House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee would authorize the state to implement and administer the Unified Carrier Registration Act. It is a federal act intended to replace the Single State Registration System.
UCR is a plan that will have a fee structure that goes from the old per-truck basis to a per-carrier basis and will be the same for all member states. Truckers will no longer have to pick and choose states, as they do with the SSRS. One fee will cover all states.
Sponsored by Rep. Cameron Henry, R-New Orleans, HB550 would make the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections responsible for implementing the program.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.