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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE BILL NO. 1252
BY REPRESENTATIVE FOIL
MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Provides that drivers' licenses be renewed every six years
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 32:412(A)(1), (2), (3), (4)(a) and (b)(introductory paragraph),2
(5), (6), (7)(a) and (b)(introductory paragraph), (B)(1), (2), (5), (7)(a)(i) and3
(ii)(introductory paragraph), (b)(i) and (ii)(introductory paragraph), (c)(i) and4
(ii)(introductory paragraph), (d)(i) and (ii)(introductory paragraph), (e)(i)(aa),5
(bb)(introductory paragraph), (cc), (dd), and (ee), and (ii)(aa), (cc),(dd) and (ee) and6
(C), 32:412.1(B)(C)(D), and 32:429(A), to enact R.S. 32:412.1(E), and to repeal R.S.7
32:412.1(A)(1), relative to the duration of driver's licenses; to provide that driver's8
licenses be renewed every six years; and to provide for related matters.9
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:10
Section 1. 32:412(A)(1), (2), (3), (4)(a) and (b)(introductory paragraph), (5), (6),11
(7)(a) and (b)(introductory paragraph), (B)(1), (2), (5), (7)(a)(i) and (ii)(introductory12
paragraph), (b)(i) and (ii)(introductory paragraph), (c)(i) and (ii)(introductory paragraph),13
(d)(i) and (ii)(introductory paragraph), (e)(i)(aa), (bb)(introductory paragraph), (cc), (dd),14
(ee), and (ii)(aa), (cc)(dd), and (ee) and (C), 32:412.1(B)(C)(D), and 32:429(A) are hereby15
amended and reenacted and R.S. 32:412.1(E) is hereby enacted to read as follows:16
§412. Amount of fees; credit or refund; duration of license; veteran designation;17
"I'm a Cajun" designation; disbursement of funds; renewal by mail or18
electronic commerce of Class "D" or "E" drivers' licenses; disposition of19
certain fees; exception20
A.(1) Every applicant for a Class "D" driver's license, or for a renewal of a21
Class "D" driver's license, except those bona fide residents of the city of New22 HLS 14RS-2316 ENGROSSED
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Orleans, shall pay for such basic license a fee of twenty-eight dollars and fifty cents1
forty-two dollars and seventy-five cents. Seven dollars and forty three cents Eleven2
dollars and fifteen cents of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and3
Retirement Fund. One dollar and fifty cents of the fee shall be forwarded by the4
department to the litter abatement and education account which is created with the5
Conservation Fund through the provisions of R.S. 56:10(B)(15). 6
(2) The fee for Class "D" driver's licenses, or renewal of a Class "D" driver's7
license, issued to bona fide residents of the city of New Orleans shall be thirty-six8
dollars fifty-four dollars, ten dollars fifteen dollars of which shall be payable by the9
department to the board of trustees of the police pension fund of the city of New10
Orleans. One dollar and twenty three cents eighty four cents of the fee shall be paid11
to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund. One dollar and fifty cents of fee12
shall be forwarded by the department to the litter abatement and education account13
which is created within the Conservation Fund through the provisions of R.S.14
56:10(B)(15). 15
(3) There shall be a fee of five dollars seven dollars and fifty cents for an16
emergency vehicle endorsement for any vehicle group.17
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(4)(a) A Class "D" driver's license shall expire on the anniversary of the19
birthday of the applicant which is nearest to a period of four six years subsequent to20
the issuing of the license, unless suspended, revoked, or canceled prior to that time.21
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph,22
the department may issue the license for a period of less than four six years in23
circumstances of medical limitation, limitation on lawful presence, or other special24
restrictions. When the department issues a license to a properly documented alien25
student or nonresident alien, the license shall both:26
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(5) Every applicant for a Class "E" driver's license, or for a renewal of a28
Class "E" driver's license, except those bona fide residents of the city of New29 HLS 14RS-2316 ENGROSSED
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Orleans, shall pay for such basic license a fee of thirteen dollars and fifty cents1
twenty dollars and twenty-five cents, which shall be the cost of such basic license.2
Three dollars and seventy-five cents Five dollars and sixty-three cents of the fee shall3
be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund. One dollar and fifty cents4
of the fee shall be forwarded by the department to the litter abatement and education5
account which is created within the Conservation Fund through the provisions of6
R.S. 56:10(B)(15). 7
(6) The fee for a Class "E" driver's license, or renewal of a Class "E" driver's8
license, issued to bona fide residents of the city of New Orleans shall be thirteen9
dollars and fifty cents, two dollars and fifty cents twenty dollars and twenty-five10
cents, three dollars and seventy-five cents of which fee shall be paid by the11
department to the board of trustees of the police pension funds of the city of New12
Orleans. Two dollars and fifty cents Three dollars and seventy-five cents of the fee13
shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund. One dollar and fifty14
cents of the fee shall be forwarded by the department to the litter abatement and15
education account which is created within the Conservation Fund through the16
provisions of R.S. 56:10(B)(15).17
(7)(a) A Class "E" driver's license shall expire on the anniversary of the18
birthday of the applicant which is nearest to a period of four six years subsequent to19
the issuing of the license, unless suspended, revoked, or canceled.20
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph,21
the department may issue the license for a period of less than four six years in22
circumstances of medical limitation, limitation on lawful presence, or other special23
restrictions. When the department issues a license to a properly documented alien24
student or nonresident alien, the license shall both:25
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B.(1) Every applicant for a Class "A", "B", or "C" commercial driver's27
license, or for a renewal of a basic Class "A", "B", or "C" commercial driver's28
license, except for those bona fide residents of the city of New Orleans, shall pay for29 HLS 14RS-2316 ENGROSSED
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such basic license a fee of forty-one dollars. Ten dollars and eighty cents sixty-one1
dollars and fifty cents. Sixteen dollars and twenty cents of the fee shall be paid to2
the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund. One dollar and fifty cents of the fee3
shall be forwarded by the department to the litter abatement and education account4
which is created within the Conservation Fund through the provisions of R.S.5
56:10(B)(15).6
(2) The fee for a basic Class "A", "B", or "C" commercial driver's license,7
or for the renewal of a basic Class "A", "B", or "C" commercial driver's license,8
issued to bona fide residents of the city of New Orleans shall be fifty one dollars, ten9
seventy-six dollars and fifty cents, fifteen dollars of which fee shall be paid by the10
department to the board of trustees of the police pension fund of the city of New11
Orleans. Ten Fifteen dollars of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and12
Retirement Fund. One dollar and fifty cents of the fee shall be forwarded by the13
department to the litter abatement and education account which is created with the14
Conservation Fund through the provisions of R.S. 56:10(B)(15).15
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(5) There shall be a fee of five dollars seven dollars and fifty cents for each17
endorsement to the basic licenses listed in R.S. 32:408(B).18
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(7)(a)(i) A Class "C" commercial driver's license not carrying an20
endorsement permitting the transportation of material found to be hazardous for21
purposes of the Federal Hazardous Material Act, 49 United States Code 5101 et seq.22
or under state law or regulation shall expire on the anniversary of the birthday of the23
applicant which is nearest to a date of four six years subsequent to the issuing of the24
license, unless revoked, canceled, or suspended prior to that time.25
(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of Item (i) of this Subparagraph, the26
department may issue the license for a period of less than four six years in27
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restrictions. When the department issues a license to a properly documented alien1
student or nonresident alien, the license shall both:2
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(b)(i) A Class "C" commercial driver's license carrying an endorsement4
permitting the transportation of materials found to be hazardous for purposes of the5
Federal Hazardous Material Act, 49 United States Code 5101 et seq. or under state6
law or regulation shall expire on the anniversary of the birthday of the applicant7
which is nearest to a date of four six years subsequent to the issuing of the license,8
unless revoked, canceled, or suspended prior to that time.9
(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of Item (i) of this Subparagraph, the10
department may issue the license for a period of less than four six years in11
circumstances of medical limitation, limitation on lawful presence, or other special12
restrictions. When the department issues a license to a properly documented alien13
student or nonresident alien, the license shall both:14
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(c)(i) A Class "B" commercial driver's license shall expire on the anniversary16
of the birthday of the applicant which is nearest to a date of four six years subsequent17
to the issuing of the license, unless revoked, canceled, or suspended prior to that18
time.19
(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of Item (i) of this Subparagraph, the20
department may issue the license for a period of less than four six years in21
circumstances of medical limitation, limitation on lawful presence, or other special22
restrictions. When the department issues a license to a properly documented alien23
student or nonresident alien, the license shall both:24
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(d)(i) A Class "A" commercial driver's license shall expire on the26
anniversary of the birthday of the applicant which is nearest to a date of four six27
years subsequent to the issuing of the license, unless revoked, canceled, or suspended28
prior to that time.29 HLS 14RS-2316 ENGROSSED
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(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of Item (i) of this Subparagraph, the1
department may issue the license for a period of less than four six years in2
circumstances of medical limitation, limitation on lawful presence, or other special3
restrictions. When the department issues a license to a properly documented alien4
student or nonresident alien, the license shall both:5
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(e)(i)(aa) Every applicant seventy years of age or older for a Class "E"7
driver's license, or for the renewal of a Class "E" driver's license, except those bona8
fide residents of the city of New Orleans, shall pay for such basic license a fee of9
four dollars and fifty cents six dollars and seventy-five cents, which shall be the cost10
of the license. The license shall expire on the anniversary of the birthday of the11
applicant which is nearest to a date of four six years subsequent to the issuing of the12
license, unless revoked, canceled, or suspended.13
(bb) Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 32:412(B)(7)(e)(i)(aa), the14
department may issue the license for a period of less than four six years in15
circumstances of medical limitation, limitation on lawful presence, or other special16
restrictions. When the department issues a license to a properly documented alien17
student or nonresident alien, the license shall both:18
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(cc) Fifty cents Seventy-five cents of the fee shall be paid to the office of20
state police. One dollar and fifty cents Two dollars and seventy-five cents of the fee21
shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund. One dollar and fifty22
cents of the fee shall be forwarded by the department to the litter abatement and23
education account which is created within the Conservation Fund through the24
provisions of R.S. 56:10(B)(15).25
(dd)(I) Every applicant seventy years of age or older for a Class "D" driver's26
license, or for the renewal of a Class "D" driver's license, except those bona fide27
residents of the city of New Orleans, shall pay for such basic license a fee of fourteen28
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the cost of the license. The license shall expire on the anniversary of the birthday of1
the applicant which is nearest to the date of four six years subsequent to the issuing2
of the license, unless revoked, canceled, or suspended.3
(II) Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 32:412(B)(7)(e)(i)(dd)(I), the4
department may issue the license for a period of less than four six years in5
circumstances of medical limitation, limitation on lawful presence, or other special6
restriction. When the department issues a license to a properly documented alien7
student or nonresident alien, the license shall both expire on the date for which the8
alien's immigration documents expire, if sooner than the date specified in9
Subsubitem (I) of this Subitem, and contain a restriction code which declares that the10
license holder is an alien student or a nonresident alien.11
(ee) Three dollars and seventy-one cents Five dollars and fifty-six cents of12
the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund. One dollar and13
fifty cents of the fee shall be forwarded by the department to the litter abatement and14
education account which is created within the Conservation Fund through the15
provisions of R.S. 56:10(B)(15).16
(ii)(aa) Every applicant seventy years of age or older for a Class "E" driver's17
license, or for the renewal of a Class "E" driver's license, issued to bona fide18
residents of the city of New Orleans, shall pay for such basic license a fee of four19
dollars and fifty cents six dollars and seventy-five cents, which shall be the cost of20
the license. This license shall expire on the anniversary of the birthday of the21
applicant which is nearest to the date of four six years subsequent to the issuing of22
the license, unless revoked, canceled, or suspended.23
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(cc) One dollar and fifty cents of the fee shall be paid to the Board of25
Trustees of the Police Pension Fund of the city of New Orleans. One dollar and fifty26
cents of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund. One27
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abatement and education account which is created within the Conservation Fund1
through the provisions of R.S. 56:10(B)(15).2
(dd)(I) Every applicant seventy years of age or older for a Class "D" driver's3
license, or for the renewal of a Class "D" driver's license, issued to bona fide4
residents of the city of New Orleans, shall pay for such basic license a fee of5
eighteen dollars and fifty cents twenty-seven dollars and seventy-five cents, which6
shall be the cost of the license. This license shall expire on the anniversary of the7
birthday of the applicant which is nearest to the date of four six years subsequent to8
the issuing of the license, unless revoked, canceled, or suspended.9
(II) Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 32:412(B)(7)(e)(ii)(dd)(I), the10
department may issue the license for a period of less than four six years in11
circumstances of medical limitation, limitation on lawful presence, or other special12
restriction. When the department issues a license to a properly documented alien13
student or nonresident alien, the license shall both expire on the date for which the14
alien's immigration documents expire, if sooner than the date specified in15
Subsubitem (I) of this Subitem, and contain a restriction code which declares that the16
license holder is an alien student or a nonresident alien. 17
(ee) Five dollars Seven dollars and fifty cents of the fee shall be payable by18
the department to the board of trustees of the police pension fund of the city of New19
Orleans. Sixty-one cents Ninety-two cents of the fee shall be paid to the State Police20
Pension and Retirement Fund. One dollar and fifty cents of the fee shall be21
forwarded by the department to the litter abatement and education account which is22
created within the Conservation Fund through the provisions of R.S. 56:10(B)(15).23
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C.(1) The addition of a motorcycle or motor scooter endorsement to a basic25
license will require, besides the specific examination for such vehicles, the payment26
of an additional fee of eight twelve dollars. If the motorcycle endorsement is to any27
license which is valid for less than four six years, the fee for the endorsement will28
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(2) Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary and subject to the1
exceptions contained in Article VII, Section 9(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana,2
the amount of five dollars seven dollars and fifty cents from the fee for a motorcycle3
or motor scooter endorsement to a basic license, or the amount of two three dollars4
from the fee if the motorcycle endorsement for any person is to a license that is valid5
for only less than four six years shall be credited to the Bond Security and6
Redemption Fund. After a sufficient amount is allocated from that fund to pay all7
obligations secured by the full faith and credit of the state which become due and8
payable within any fiscal years, the treasurer shall pay an amount equal to the fees9
paid into the Bond Security and Redemption Fund pursuant to this Paragraph into a10
special fund which is hereby created in the state treasury and designated as the11
"Motorcycle Safety, Awareness, and Operator Training Program Fund", hereinafter12
referred to as the "fund". The monies credited to the fund shall be used solely for13
operator training, instructor training, and motorcycle safety and awareness programs.14
Any unexpended and unencumbered monies remaining to the credit of the fund on15
June thirtieth of each year, after all appropriations of the preceding fiscal year have16
been made, shall revert to the state general fund. The monies in the fund shall be17
expended solely from year to year as appropriated by the legislature for the purposes18
of motorcycle safety and awareness and operator training. Any amounts earned19
through investment of the monies in the fund shall revert to the state general fund.20
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§412.1. Handling charges22
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B. Except as provided in Subsection D, the office of motor vehicles shall24
collect, in addition to any fee authorized by law, a handling charge of twelve dollars25
for each of the following transactions: 26
(1) Class D and Class E drivers' licenses: 27
(a) New applications. 28
(b) Renewals. 29 HLS 14RS-2316 ENGROSSED
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(c) Duplicates. 1
(d) Valid without photo. 2
B. C. Additional handling charges of eight dollars may be established by the3
office of motor vehicles upon transactions not specifically named in Subsection A4
of this Section in accordance with procedures in the Administrative Procedure Act.5
C. D. Two Three dollars and seventy-five cents on Class "D" and "E"6
driver's license transactions, and two dollars and fifty cents of the fee charged for all7
other any handling fees charged or collected shall be forwarded to the state treasurer8
for deposit in to the Office of Motor Vehicles Customer Service and Technology9
Fund created pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 32:429.2. 10
D. E. A child who is in foster care, as defined in Article 603 of the Louisiana11
Children's Code, shall not be required to pay the handling fee or other charge in order12
to obtain a driver's license or identification card.13
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§429. Office of motor vehicles field offices; authorization of fees15
A.(1) The governing authority of any local governmental subdivision is16
hereby authorized to levy, by resolution, a fee for each service or transaction carried17
out as an operation of an office of motor vehicles field office that is not fully funded18
by the state. Except as provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, the fee shall not19
exceed three dollars four dollars and fifty cents per service or transaction and shall20
be used solely to defray the cost of operations of that local field office, including but21
not limited to facility rental, utilities, and maintenance. The fee shall not be charged22
for the procurement or renewal of a motor vehicle registration license. 23
(2) The fee provided for in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection may be levied24
in an amount not to exceed four six dollars by the local governing authority of25
Orleans Parish. 26
Section 2. R.S. 32:412.1(A)(1) is hereby repealed in its entirety.27
Section 3. This Act shall become effective February 1, 2015.28 HLS 14RS-2316 ENGROSSED
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
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Abstract: Changes the renewal period for driver's licenses from four years to six years and
increases the fees by one-third to cover the extension of the renewal period.
Present law provides that applicants for Class "D" and "E" driver's licenses or renewal of a
Class "D" or "E" driver's license, except bona fide New Orleans residents, shall pay a basic
license fee of $28.50. $7.43 of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and
Retirement Fund. $1.00 of the fee shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and education
account.
Proposed law changes the basic license fee of $28.50 to $42.75 and provides that $11.15
shall go to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund and $1.50 shall be forwarded to the
litter abatement and education account.
Present law provides that the fee for Class "D" driver's licenses or renewal of a Class "D"
driver's license issued to a resident of New Orleans shall be $36.00, and $10.00 shall be
payable to the board of trustees of the police pension fund of the city of New Orleans. $1.23
of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund, and $1.00 of the fee
shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and education account.
Proposed law changes the $36.00 fee to $54.00, and provides that $15.00 shall be payable
to the board of trustees of the police pension fund of the city of New Orleans. $1.84 of the
fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund, and $1.50 of the fee shall
be forwarded to the litter abatement and education account.
Present law provides that there shall be a $5.00 fee for an emergency vehicle endorsement
for any vehicle group. Proposed law raises the $5.00 fee to a $7.50 fee.
Present law provides that a Class "D" and "E" driver's license expires on the anniversary of
the birthday of the applicant which is nearest to a period of four years subsequent to the
issuing of the license.
Proposed law changes the four-year period to a six-year period.
Present law provides that applicants for a Class "E" driver's license or for a renewal of a
Class "E" driver's license, except bona fide residents of New Orleans, shall pay a basic
license fee of $13.50. $3.75 shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund,
and $1.00 of the fee shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and education account.
Proposed law changes the basic license fee for a Class "E" driver's license or renewal of a
Class "E" driver's license, except for residents of New Orleans, from $13.50 to $20.25. $5.63
of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund, and $1.50 of the fee
shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and education account.
Present law provides that the fee for a Class "E" driver's license or for renewal of a Class "E"
driver's license for a resident of New Orleans shall be $13.50. $2.50 of the fee shall be paid
to the board of trustees of the police pension funds of the city of New Orleans, and $2.50
of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund. $1.00 of the fee
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Proposed law changes the basic license fee for a Class "E" driver's license or renewal of a
Class "E" driver's license for a resident of New Orleans from $13.50 to $20.25, and $3.75
of the fee shall be paid to the board of trustees of the police pension funds of the city of New
Orleans. $3.75 of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund, and
$1.50 of the fee shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and education account.
Present law provides that applicants for Class "A", "B", or "C" commercial driver's licenses
or for renewal of those licenses, except for residents of New Orleans shall pay a basic license
fee of $41.00. $10.80 of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement
Fund, and $1.00 of the fee shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and education account.
Proposed law changes the basic license fee for Class "A", "B", and "C" driver's licenses or
renewals of those licenses, except residents of New Orleans, from $41.00 to $61.00. $16.20
of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund, and $1.50 of the fee
shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and education account.
Present law provides that the fee for a basic Class "A", "B", or "C" driver's license or for the
renewal of a Class "A", "B", or "C" driver's license for residents of New Orleans shall be
$51.00. $10.00 of the fee shall be paid to the board of trustees of the police pension fund of
the city of New Orleans, and $10.00 of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and
Retirement Fund. $1.00 of the fee shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and education
account.
Proposed law changes the fee for a basic Class "A", "B", or "C" driver's license or for
renewals of such license for residents of New Orleans from $51.00 to $76.50. $15.00 of the
fee shall be paid to the board of trustees of the police pension fund of the city of New
Orleans, and $15.00 of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund.
$1.50 of the fee shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and education account.
Present law provides that there shall be a fee of $5.00 for each endorsement to the basic
licenses listed in R.S. 32:408(B). Proposed law increases the $5.00 fee to $7.50.
Present law provides that a Class "A", "B", and "C" commercial driver's license shall expire
on the anniversary of the birthday of the applicant which is nearest to a date of four years
subsequent to the issuing of the license.
Proposed law changes the four-year period to a six-year period.
Present law provides that every applicant 70 years of age or older for a Class "E" driver's
license or for a renewal of a Class "E" driver's license, except bona fide residents of New
Orleans, shall pay a basic license fee of $4.50. $0.50 of the fee shall be paid to the office of
state police. $1.50 of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund,
and $1.00 of the fee shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and education account.
Proposed law changes the basic license fee for a person 70 years of age or older for a Class
"E" driver's license or renewal of such license from $4.50 to $6.75. $0.75 of the fee shall
be paid to the office of state police, $2.75 of the fee shall be paid to the State Police Pension
and Retirement Fund, and $1.50 of the fee shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and
education account.
Present law provides that applicants 70 years of age or older for a Class "D" driver's license
or for a renewal of such license , except residents of New Orleans, shall pay a basic license
fee of $14.75. $3.71 shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund, and
$1.00 of the fee shall be forwarded to the litter abatement and education account.
Proposed law changes the basic license fee for a person 70 years of age or older for a Class
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$22.13. $5.56 shall be paid to the State Police Pension and Retirement Fund, and $1.50 shall
be forwarded to the litter abatement and education account.
Present law provides that applicants 70 years of age or older for a Class "E" driver's license
or for renewal of a Class "E" driver's licenses who are residents of New Orleans shall pay
a basic license fee of $4.50. $1.00 of the fee shall be paid to the board of trustees of the
police pension fund of the city of New Orleans, and $1.00 of the fee shall be paid to the State
Police Pension and Retirement Fund. $1.00 of the fee shall be forwarded to the litter
abatement and education account.
Proposed law increases the basic license fee that applicants 70 years of age or older for a
Class "E" driver's license or for renewal of a Class "E" driver's license who are residents of
New Orleans from $4.50 to $6.75. $1.50 of the fee shall be paid to the board of trustees of
the police pension fund of the city of New Orleans, $1.50 of the fee shall be paid to the State
Police Pension and Retirement Fund, and $1.50 of the fee shall be forwarded to the litter
abatement and education account.
Present law provides that applicants 70 years of age or older for a Class "D" driver's license
or for renewal of a Class "D" driver's license who are residents of New Orleans shall pay a
basic license fee of $18.50. $5.00 of the fee shall be payable to the board of trustees of the
police pension fund of the city of New Orleans, $0.61 of the fee shall be paid to the State
Police Pension and Retirement Fund, and $1.00 shall be forwarded to the litter abatement
and education account.
Proposed law increases the basic license fee that applicants 70 years of age or older for a
Class "D" driver's license or for renewal of a Class "D" driver's license who are residents of
New Orleans from $18.50 to $27.75. $7.50 of the fee shall be payable to the board of trustees
of the police pension fund of the city of New Orleans, $0.92 of the fee shall be paid to the
State Police Pension and Retirement Fund, and $1.50 shall be forwarded to the litter
abatement and education account.
Present law provides that the addition of a motorcycle or motor scooter endorsement to a
basic license will require the payment of an additional fee of $8.00. If the motorcycle
endorsement is to any license which is valid for less than four years, the fee for the
endorsement will be $4.00.
Proposed law changes the four-year period to a six-year period and increases the additional
fee of $8.00 to $12.00. Proposed law also changes the $4.00 endorsement fee to $6.00.
Present law provides that $5 from the fee for a motorcycle or motor scooter endorsement to
a basic license, or the amount of $2 from the fee if the motorcycle endorsement for any
person is to a license that is valid for only less than four years shall be credited to the Bond
Security and Redemption Fund.
Proposed law changes the four-year period to a six-year period. Provides that $7.50 from the
fee for a motorcycle or motor scooter endorsement to a basic license, or the amount of $3.00
from the fee if the motorcycle endorsement for any person is to a license that is valid for
only less than four years shall be credited to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund.
Present law provides that the office of motor vehicles shall collect a handling charge of
$8.00 for new applications, renewals, duplicates, and valid without photo Class "D" and "E"
drivers' licenses. Provides that $2.50 of the fee charged for any handling fee charged or
collected shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the Office of Motor
Vehicles Customer Service and Technology Fund.
Proposed law increases the handling fee for new applications, renewals, duplicates, and valid
without photo Class "D" and "E" drivers' licenses to $12.00. Provides that $3.75 on Class
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fees shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the Office of Motor Vehicles
Customer Service and Technology Fund.
Present law provides that the governing authority of any local government subdivision is
authorized to levy a fee for each service or transaction carried out as an operation of an
office of motor vehicles field office that is not fully funded by the state. Except as provided
by present law, the fee shall not exceed $3.00 per service or transaction. The fee may be
levied in an amount not to exceed $4.00 by the local governing authority of Orleans Parish.
Proposed law provides that the fee charged by local government subdivisions for services
and transactions carried out as operations of an office of motor vehicles field office shall not
exceed $4.50, except as provided by present law. The fee may be levied in an amount not
to exceed $6.00 by the local governing authority of Orleans Parish.
Proposed law provides that this Act shall become effective February 1, 2015.
(Amends R.S. 32:412(A)(1),(2),(3),(4)(a) and (b)(introductory paragraph), (5), (6), (7)(a)
and (b)(introductory paragraph), (B)(1), (2), (5), (7)(a)(i) and (ii)(introductory paragraph),
(b)(i) and (ii)(introductory paragraph), (c)(i) and (ii)(introductory paragraph), (d)(i) and
(ii)(introductory paragraph), (e)(i)(aa), (bb)(introductory paragraph), (cc), (dd), and (ee), and
(ii)(aa), (cc),(dd) and (ee) and (C), 32:412.1(B)(C)(D), and 32:429(A); Enacts R.S.
32:412.1(E); Repeals R.S. 32:412.1(A)(1))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways
and Public Works to the original bill.
1. Increases the license fees by one-third to cover the extension of the driver's
license renewal period.