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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 29, 2024 | LA | HB 383 | Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 17) |
May 28, 2024 | LA | HB 127 | Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 17) |
May 20, 2024 | LA | HB 383 | Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
May 16, 2024 | LA | HB 127 | Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
June 2, 2022 | LA | HB 1031 | Requires Annual Electric Vehicle Use Fee | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1) |
May 16, 2022 | LA | HB 1031 | Requires Annual Electric Vehicle Use Fee | Bill Passed - House (82 - 13) |
July 20, 2021 | LA | SB 203 | Exempts Groundwater District Commissioners from Provisions of the Code of Governmental Ethics | Veto Override Failed - Senate (25 - 12) |
May 27, 2021 | LA | SB 203 | Exempts Groundwater District Commissioners from Provisions of the Code of Governmental Ethics | Bill Passed - House (76 - 22) |
June 30, 2020 | LA | HB 57 | Amends Jury Trial and Seatbelt Lawsuit Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 15) |
May 29, 2020 | LA | HB 317 | Authorizes Autism Symbol on Driver's Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
May 27, 2020 | LA | SB 50 | Prohibits Handheld Cell Phone Use While Driving | Bill Failed - House (40 - 59) |
May 13, 2020 | LA | SB 50 | Prohibits Handheld Cell Phone Use While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5) |
May 16, 2018 | LA | HB 85 | Exempts Certain Boards and Commissions From Disclosure Requirements | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 28) |
May 15, 2017 | LA | HB 71 | Prohibits Removal of Public Military Memorials | Bill Passed - House (65 - 31) |
May 30, 2016 | LA | SB 227 | Authorizes REAL ID Driver's Licenses | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate |
April 20, 2016 | LA | HB 337 | Prohibits Individuals Under 21 from Riding a Motorcycle Without a Helmet | Bill Failed - House (49 - 46) |
March 29, 2016 | LA | SB 227 | Authorizes REAL ID Driver's Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
May 13, 2015 | LA | HB 564 | Establishes 5-Year Vehicle Inspection Certificate | Bill Passed - House (60 - 33) |
May 21, 2014 | LA | HB 1091 | Prohibits the Transportation of Dogs in the Bed of a Pickup Truck on Interstates | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
April 22, 2014 | LA | HB 1091 | Prohibits the Transportation of Dogs in the Bed of a Pickup Truck on Interstates | Bill Passed - House (53 - 34) |
April 17, 2013 | LA | SB 147 | Prohibits the Use of Social Media While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
May 2, 2012 | LA | HB 695 | Prohibits the Use of Phones While Driving | Bill Passed - House (68 - 29) |
June 9, 2011 | LA | HB 338 | Prohibits Handheld Cellular Devices While Driving | Bill Failed - House (33 - 55) |
May 4, 2011 | LA | HB 52 | Increasing New Orleans Traffic Court Costs | Bill Failed - House (49 - 22) |
April 25, 2011 | LA | HB 338 | Prohibits Handheld Cellular Devices While Driving | |
June 16, 2010 | LA | HB 1410 | Establishing the Louisiana Interstate Rail Compact | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 33) |
June 16, 2010 | LA | HB 1339 | Increasing Driving Restrictions on Class E License Holders | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
June 7, 2010 | LA | Amdt 5381 | Prohibits the Closing of State Motor Vehicle Offices | Amendment Adopted - House (51 - 46) |
June 2, 2010 | LA | SB 9 | Classifying Text Messaging While Driving as a Primary Offense | Bill Passed - House (69 - 22) |
May 12, 2010 | LA | HB 1339 | Increasing Driving Restrictions on Class E License Holders | Bill Passed - House (59 - 34) |
May 11, 2010 | LA | SB 407 | Removing Record Check Fee for Class D and E Drivers Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7) |
May 6, 2010 | LA | HB 863 | Prohibits Hand-Held Cell Phones while Driving | Bill Failed - House (49 - 41) |
April 21, 2010 | LA | SB 9 | Classifying Text Messaging While Driving as a Primary Offense | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
June 17, 2009 | LA | HB 499 | Seat Belt Law | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 12) |
June 15, 2009 | LA | HB 835 | Railroad Safety Program | Bill Failed - House (50 - 45) |
June 2, 2009 | LA | HB 639 | Motorcycle Helmets | Bill Passed - House (64 - 33) |
May 27, 2009 | LA | Amdt B-200 | Cell Phone Secondary Offense | Amendment Adopted - House (56 - 40) |
May 27, 2009 | LA | HB 146 | Cell Phones While Driving | Bill Passed - House (57 - 41) |
June 19, 2008 | LA | SB 137 | Young Drivers Using Cell Phones While Driving | Bill Passed - House (70 - 19) |
June 17, 2008 | LA | HB 852 | Banning Cell Phones While Driving | Bill Failed - Senate (6 - 27) |
May 19, 2008 | LA | HB 1312 | Drivers Insurance Increase | Bill Passed - House (57 - 35) |
May 13, 2008 | LA | HB 1358 | Transporting Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (70 - 17) |
May 6, 2008 | LA | SB 137 | Young Drivers Using Cell Phones While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
April 21, 2008 | LA | HB 852 | Banning Cell Phones While Driving | Bill Passed - House (55 - 43) |
June 26, 2007 | LA | SB 223 | Required Liability Insurance Increase | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 12) |
June 22, 2007 | LA | SB 223 | Required Liability Insurance Increase | Bill Passed - House (77 - 23) |
June 7, 2007 | LA | HB 786 | Teenage Driver Passenger Limit | Bill Failed - House (38 - 60) |
May 29, 2007 | LA | SB 223 | Required Liability Insurance Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12) |
May 21, 2007 | LA | Amdt B-138: Cellular Phone Use While Driving | Amendment Adopted - House (72 - 23) | |
May 21, 2007 | LA | HB 99 | Cellular Phone Use While Driving | Bill Failed - House (43 - 48) |
June 16, 2006 | LA | SB 158 | Speed Limit Bill | Bill Failed - House (51 - 42) |
June 14, 2006 | LA | SB 284 | Driver License Requirements for Minors | Bill Failed - House (42 - 48) |