GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HB 855 2016 Regular Session Huval
(KEYWORD, SUMMARY, AND DIGEST as amended by Senate committee
amendments)
PARKS/STATE: Authorizes the operation of golf carts on roadways within Lake
Fausse Point State Park
DIGEST
Proposed law provides that golf carts may operate between sunrise and sunset on the
roadways within the limits of Lake Fausse Pointe State Park by any operator who is in
possession of a valid driver's license and liability insurance. Defines "golf cart" as a vehicle
that was originally intended for use off-road on golf courses and other green spaces and that
has a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour.
Proposed law excepts the provisions of proposed law from certain requirements regarding
operation of vehicles on roadways contained in present law.
(Adds R.S. 32:127.3)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Add definition of "golf cart".
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways,
and Public Works to the reengrossed bill
1. Removed "electric" from definition of "golf cart".
2. Revised park name to "Lake Fausse Pointe"
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Prepared by Sharon F. Lyles.