7/1/08-Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed a bill into law adopting federal rules on felonies committed by commercial driver’s licenses. It takes effect Aug. 15.
The new law, previously HB840, requires loss of driving privileges for truckers convicted of felonies punishable by at least one year in jail.

6/18/08-A bill on Gov. Bobby Jindal’s desk would adopt federal rules on felonies committed by commercial driver’s license holders.
Sponsored by Rep. Nita Rusich Hutter, R-Chalmette, HB840 would require loss of driving privileges for truckers convicted of felonies punishable by at least one year in jail.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

4/17/08-The House approved a bill that would adopt federal rules on felonies committed by commercial driver’s license holders. It now moves to the Senate.
Sponsored by Rep. Nita Rusich Hutter, R-Chalmette, HB840 would require loss of driving privileges for truckers convicted of felonies punishable by at least one year in jail.
The bill is in the Senate Judiciary A Committee.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.