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Updated MAY 17, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED TEDS ON SKIMMER & BUTTERFLY TRAWLS
NOAA Fisheries Service is seeking comments on a proposed rule to strengthen sea turtle conservation efforts. The rule, if implemented, would require all skimmer trawls, pusher-head trawls, and wing nets (butterfly trawls) to use turtle excluder . . . click here for more
HB1163 (GISCLAIR) - VOLUNTARILY DEFERRED
Directs DOTD to reduce the speed limit at the intersection of LA Hwy. 1 & Hwy. 3090 (Fourchon Road) to 30 miles per . . . click here for more
HCR65 (GISCLAIR) - ASSIGNED TO SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Request study by DOTD to assess varying from federal speed guidelines by lowering the speed on LA Hwy. 1 with its intersection with LA Hwy. 3090 (Fourchon Road). The study should also include a traffic study to determine if a full traffic light or a . . . click here for more
HB478 (GISCLAIR) - PENDING SENATE FINAL PASSAGE
Changes the boundaries set aside for oyster production . . . click here for more
HB401 (GISCLAIR) - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR - ACT 83
Provides relative to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission's powers to manage and control the taking of shrimp including bait . . . click here for more
HB387 (GISCLAIR) - VOLUNTARILY DEFERRED
Right to choice of method of treatment for a life-threatening medical condition for a person with health insurance . . . click here for more
HB317 (GISCLAIR) - PENDING HOUSE CONCURRENCE
Authorizes the use of salvage material in coastal protection and restoration . . . click here for more
HB198 (GISCLAIR) - ASSIGNED TO NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Prohibits dredging of sand pits or excavating near a state highway within the coastal . . . click here for more
HB187 (GISCLAIR) - VOLUNTARY DEFERRED
Requires notification and reporting relative to certain communications made for the purpose of influencing the passage or defeat of . . . click here for more
HB162 (GISCLAIR) - PASSED THE SENATE
Requires use of lighted lamps while driving through a . . . click here for more
HB143 (GISCLAIR) - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR - ACT 51
Authorizes the transfer or lease of certain state property in Lafourche Parish from the Division of Administration to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Provides for the reservation of
mineral rights to the . . . click here for more
HB37 (GISCLAIR) - PENDING IN THE LEGISLATIVE BUREAU
Authorizes an increase of $40 in court costs for violations of municipal ordinances in the Mayor's Court of the town of . . . click here for more
LA HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS
November 2, 2010 - Act 1049 was placed on a statewide ballot and 737,560 voters representing 64.78% of the vote that day approved the amendment. The amendment allows for the current homestead exemption of $75,000 to be doubled to a total exemption . . . click here for more
LA HWY. 1 - TOLL BRIDGE INFORMATION
The Tomey J. Doucet Bridge in Leeville, LA is open for vehicular traffic, please note this is a TOLL BRIDGE click on Geaux Pass for more information. Motorist can go online at www.geauxpass.com ahead of time . . . click here for more
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Click here for a link to the House of Representatives Public Information Office website to view Today's State News Stories . . . click here for more
LOUISIANA VETERANS HONOR MEDAL
The Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal program was established in order to recognize and honor all Louisiana Veterans. Click on LA Veterans Honor Medal for more details and to download an application. . . . click here for more
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