H.R.243

Urges and requests that the parish governing authorities surrounding the Tickfaw River place safety warning signage on the river

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Louisiana HR243 urges the Department of Transportation and Development to install safety warning signs on the Tickfaw River.

Louisiana HR243 urges the Department of Transportation and Development to install safety warning signs on the Tickfaw River to enhance boater safety. The resolution highlights the river's length, recent incidents, and the absence of current safety signage. Thirteen boating incidents from 2020 to 2025 resulted in two fatalities and eighteen injuries, with factors including reckless operation and operator inattention. The resolution aims to make boaters aware of potential hazards on the river.

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Roll Call Votes

House Vote on HR 243 FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1211)

94 Yea

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0 Nay

11 Absent

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History

May 21

House

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

May 18

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 13

House

Read by title, roll called, yeas 94, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.