DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 1 Original 2020 Regular Session Bagley
Abstract: Authorizes a school bus to operate at the posted speed limit, or sixty-five miles per hour,
whichever is less, during highway and interstate highway travel.
Present LAC 28:CXIII.907(C)(1) specifies that a school bus must operate at 55 mph on the highway.
Proposed LAC 28:CXIII.907(C)(1) increases the speed for a school bus to operate on the highway
from 55 mph to the posted speed limit, or 65 mph, whichever is less.
Present LAC 28:CXIII.907(D)(2) specifies that a school bus cannot operate in excess of 55 mph,
including interstate highway travel.
Proposed LAC 28:CXIII.907(D)(2) increases the speed for a school bus to operate on an interstate
highway from 55 mph to the posted speed limit, or 65 mph, whichever is less.
(Amends LAC 28:CXIII.907(C)(1) and (D)(2))