HB715

Requires aerial applicators to carry radios and transponders while using a publicly owned airport or landing field

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Louisiana HB715 requires aerial applicators to carry radios and transponders while using publicly owned airports or landing fields.

Louisiana HB715 mandates that aerial applicators licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry must operate federally compliant transponders and two-way radios when using publicly owned airports or participating in airport priority programs. This requirement applies during takeoff or landing to ensure public safety and coordinate airport surface and traffic operations.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

Apr 9

9:30 AM

House Committee on Agriculture

History

Jun 8

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 825.

Jun 8

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

Jun 1

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.