6/18/08-Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed a bill into law that amends rules on motor carriers who allow drivers to violate out-of-service orders to get behind the wheel without a valid CDL. It takes effect Aug. 15.
The new law, previously HB785, requires that motor carriers “knowingly” authorized drivers to violate rules in order to be subject to certain civil penalties.

4/25/08-The House unanimously approved a bill that would amend rules on motor carriers who allow drivers to violate out-of-service orders or get behind the wheel without a valid commercial driver’s license. It now moves to the Senate.
Sponsored by Rep. Nita Rusich Hutter, R-Chalmette, HB785 would require that motor carriers “knowingly” authorized drivers to violate rules in order to be subject to certain civil penalties.
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.

4/17/08-A bill in the House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee would amend rules on motor carriers who allow drivers to violate out-of-service orders or get behind the wheel without a valid commercial driver’s license.
Sponsored by Rep. Nita Rusich Hutter, R-Chalmette, HB785 would require that motor carriers “knowingly” authorized drivers to violate rules in order to be subject to certain civil penalties.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.