7/7/08-Gov. Bobby Jindal signed a bill into law that changes how permits are issued for sealed cargo containers. Permits will be issued to containers rather than transport vehicles.
The regulations for transport of sealed containers will be applicable to domestic and international trade.
Previously HB832, the new law also expands where regulations are applicable for vehicles transporting intermodal containers with a gross vehicle weight of 95,000 pounds. Existing Louisiana law applies the regulations within 50 miles of ports or harbor districts. The bill makes the regulations applicable anywhere.
Exceptions will be made for vehicles transporting such containers within 50 miles of the Interstate 10 Twin Span Bridge.
The new law takes effect Aug. 15.
                                                               
                                               
6/25/08-A bill on its way to Gov. Bobby Jindal’s desk would change how permits are issued for sealed cargo containers. Permits would be issued to containers rather than transport vehicles.
The regulations for transport of sealed containers would be applicable to domestic and international trade.
Sponsored by Rep. Cameron Henry, R-New Orleans, HB832 also would expand where regulations are applicable for vehicles transporting intermodal containers with a gross vehicle weight of 95,000 pounds. Louisiana law now applies the regulations within 50 miles of ports or harbor districts. The bill would make the regulations applicable anywhere.
The bill would make an exception for vehicles transporting such containers within 50 miles of the Interstate 10 Twin Span Bridge.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

6/5/08-The Senate Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee voted to advance a bill to the full Senate that would change how permits are issued for sealed cargo containers.
Sponsored by Rep. Cameron Henry, R-New Orleans, HB832 would issue permits to containers rather than transport vehicles.
The regulations for transport of sealed containers would be applicable to domestic and international trade.
The bill also would expand where regulations are applicable for vehicles transporting intermodal containers with a gross vehicle weight of 95,000 pounds. Louisiana law now applies the regulations within 50 miles of ports or harbor districts. The bill would make the regulations applicable anywhere.
If approved on the Senate floor, it would move back to the House for approval of changes.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

6/2/08-The House voted unanimously to advance a bill to the Senate that would change how permits are issued for sealed cargo containers.
Sponsored by Rep. Cameron Henry, R-New Orleans, HB832 would issue permits to containers rather than transport vehicles.
The regulations for transport of sealed containers would be applicable to domestic and international trade.
The bill also would expand where regulations are applicable for vehicles transporting intermodal containers with a gross vehicle weight of 95,000 pounds. Louisiana law now applies the regulations within 50 miles of ports or harbor districts. The bill would make the regulations applicable anywhere.
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.

4/16/08-A bill in the House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee would change how permits are issued for sealed cargo containers.
Sponsored by Rep. Cameron Henry, R-New Orleans, HB832 would issue permits to containers rather than transport vehicles.
The regulations for transport of sealed containers would be applicable to domestic and international trade.
The bill also would expand where regulations are applicable for vehicles transporting intermodal containers with a gross vehicle weight of 95,000 pounds. Louisiana law now applies the regulations within 50 miles of ports or harbor districts. The bill would make the regulations applicable anywhere.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.