DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 71 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session McMahen
Designates the portion of La. Hwy. 371, specifically from the Arkansas state line, the northern city
limits of Springhill, to the southern most city limits of Cullen, as the "John David Crow Memorial
Highway". Requires appropriate signage be one sign posted in the southbound direction near the
northern city limits of Springhill and one sign posted in the northbound direction near the southern
city limits of Cullen, with appropriate space among existing signage.
Directs the Dept. of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to erect and maintain appropriate
signage reflecting this highway designation provided local or private monies are received by DOTD
equal to its actual costs for material, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation of each sign, not
to exceed the sum of $550 per sign.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Change the location of the highway designation from on the left and right hand side of
the highway to one sign posted in the southbound direction near the northern city limits
of Springhill and one sign posted in the northbound direction near the southern city limits
of Cullen, with appropriate space among existing signage.