DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 117 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session DeVillier
Abstract: Authorizes golf carts to cross La. Hwy. 95, La. Hwy. 35, La. Hwy. 1104, and La. Hwy.
178 within the town of Church Point.
Proposed law authorizes golf carts to cross La. Hwy. 95, La. Hwy. 35, La. Hwy. 1104, and La. Hwy.
178 on marked or designated paths or crossings within the town limits of Church Point between
sunrise and sunset.
Proposed law requires that a valid driver's license, proof of liability insurance, a signed liability
waiver, and a $75 permit fee, accompanied by a utility terrain vehicle permit application, be
submitted and approved annually prior to operating a golf cart while crossing La. Hwy. 95, La. Hwy.
35, La. Hwy. 1104, or La. Hwy. 178 in the town of Church Point.
Proposed law requires that signs, markers, or traffic control devices designating paths or crossings
for golf carts be posted by the Dept. of Transportation and Development (DOTD) or by the town of
Church Point with prior approval from the DOTD.
Proposed law requires the town of Church Point to provide the costs for materials, fabrication,
mounting posts, and installation of any marker or traffic control device.
Proposed law provides the DOTD with rule making authority and requires the department report to
the Joint Legislative Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works for review and
approval of any prospective rules.
Proposed law prohibits golf carts authorized to cross La. Hwy. 95, La. Hwy. 35, La. Hwy. 1104, and
La. Hwy. 178 from carrying more than four passengers while crossing the highway and requires the
golf carts be equipped with seatbelts.
Proposed law excepts the provisions of proposed law from certain requirements contained in present
law pertaining to inspection stickers, placement of traffic control signs, prohibitions against use of
a road, and provisions related to the motor vehicle safety responsibility law.
(Adds R.S. 32:127.4)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill: 1. Make technical changes.
2. Specify that the town of Church Point is responsible for the costs for material,
fabrication, mounting posts, and installation of any marker or traffic control device.
3. Remove the requirement that the DOTD formulate guidelines to determine the placement
of the golf cart crossings and signage reflecting such crossings, with the consultation and
advice of the governing authority of the town of Church Point.
3. Provide the Dept. of Transportation and Development with rule making authority and
require the department report to the Joint Legislative Committee on Transportation,
Highways and Public Works for review and approval of any prospective rules.
4. Restrict golf carts authorized to cross La. Hwy. 95, La. Hwy. 35, La. Hwy. 1104, and La.
Hwy. 178 from carrying more than four passengers while crossing the highway and
require the golf carts be equipped with seatbelts.