DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 695 Reengrossed 2024 Regular Session Fontenot
Abstract: Creates an overweight per project permit for trucks transporting earthen materials for
government funded levee projects.
Proposed law establishes a per project special overweight permit for persons who operate trucks
transporting earthen materials for government funded levee projects.
Proposed law specifies that the permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
Proposed law requires that the permit be issued in accordance with the following provisions:
(1)The applicant for the special permit must designate the specific routes to be utilized for
transporting the earthen materials and identify the project for which they are transporting
materials upon application.
(2)The permit fee is $1,000 per project. Requires a new permit if the project exceeds the one-
year validity of the project.
(3)The vehicle combination must not exceed a gross weight of 70,000 lbs. for which 22,000 lbs.
for a steering axle and 48,000 lbs. for tridum group.
Proposed law authorizes the secretary to impose a civil penalty of up to one cent per lb. for each
violation of the weight limit established by proposed law.
Proposed law defines "earthen materials" as materials which include minerals, rocks, and soil.
Proposed law authorizes the secretary of the department to promulgate rules and regulations as are
necessary to enforce the provisions of proposed law.
Proposed law specifies that nothing contained in proposed law preempts municipal or parish
ordinances from regulating weight limits on municipal or parish streets or roads.
(Adds R.S. 32:387.21)
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 gross weight from 90,000 lbs. to 70,000 lbs for which 22,000 lbs. for single
axle and 48,000 lbs. for tridum group.
2. Clarify that nothing contained in proposed law will preempt municipal or parish
ordinances from regulating weight limits on municipal or parish streets or roads.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Change the axle type from a single axle to a steering axle for the special permit
applicable to the operation of a vehicle combination.
2. Change the civil penalty imposed in present law from five cents to one cent.
3. Remove water from being included in the definition of "earthen materials".