DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 109 Reengrossed 2016 Regular Session Terry Brown
Abstract: Provides relative to the issuance of multiple hang tags for persons with mobility
impairments.
Present law authorizes the commissioner to issue an additional hang tag to a person with a mobility
impairment if that person is dependent on both parents who are divorced and residing in separate
households.
Proposed law modifies present law by authorizing the commissioner to issue up to three additional
hang tags on behalf of any person with a mobility impairment, instead of solely to mobility impaired
dependents of divorced parents residing in separate households.
(Amends R.S. 47:463.4(B)(6))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Authorize the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue multiple hang tags to any person
with a mobility impairment, instead of just to a person with a mobility impairment whose
parents are divorced and residing in separate households and who is dependent on both
parents.
2. Make technical changes.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Authorize the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue up to three additional hang tags
to any person with a mobility impairment.