HB746

Provides relative to oversized trucking permits issued by local governments

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana HB746 prohibits local governments from issuing special permits for oversized vehicles, requiring permits to be issued by the Department of.

Louisiana HB746 amends state law to restrict local governments from adopting any special permit standards for oversized vehicles that exceed the requirements set by the Department of Transportation and Development. The bill specifies that only the Department of Transportation and Development can issue special permits for oversized vehicles using public highways, while other state agencies or political subdivisions may issue other special permits. This change aims to create a uniform permit system across the state.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

Mar 23

10:00 AM

House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 566.

May 29

House

Effective date: 05/29/2026.

May 26

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.