Agenda - Transportation, Highways and Public Works

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works
March 27, 2024 1:00 p.m. Room E
Adjourned
* Agenda Revised March 26, 2024, 1:59 pm * Revision Notes: Removed SB 354 & Added SB 302

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
	March 20, 2024
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
		SB98	MCMATH	MOTOR VEHICLES - Prohibits use of a handheld wireless telecommunications device by a person when operating a motor vehicle upon any public roadway in this state. (8/1/24) (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
		SB169	WOMACK	CONTRACTS - Provides relative to payments under contract by public entites. (gov sig)
		SB212	DUPLESSIS	MOTOR VEHICLES - Expands the types of identification that the office of motor vehicles may accept for the issuance of a driver's permit or license. (8/1/24)
		SB236	FOIL	MOTOR VEHICLES - Establishes a driver's license designation and a special identification designation for a person with a seizure disorder. (8/1/24) (EN +$45,000 GF EX See Note)
		SB279	FESI	MOTOR VEHICLES - Prohibits driving on Louisiana highways without lawful presence in the United States and without a motor vehicle liability insurance policy or other mandatory security. (gov sig) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
		SB302	CATHEY	TRAFFIC - Prohibits issuing traffic violation citations in certain circumstances. (gov sig)
		SB360	CLOUD	TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Restricts issuance of speeding tickets in certain circumstances. (8/1/24)
		SB379	MIGUEZ	TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides relative to the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. (8/1/24)
		SB389	PRICE	LEVEES - Changes the name of the Lafourche Basin Levee District. (8/1/24)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE

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