DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 949 Original 2024 Regular Session Illg
Abstract: Provides for the authority of the DOTD Police Force within the Dept. of Transportation
and Development.
Present law provides for the Weights and Standards Stationary Scales Police Force to enforce
provisions of present law and to have the same authority of other law enforcement officers of this
state.
Proposed law renames the Weights and Standards Stationary Scales Police Force as the DOTD
Police Force but otherwise retains present law.
Proposed law provides for protection of the interests of the Dept. of Transportation and Development
and the state's critical infrastructure by duly commissioned enforcement officers of the DOTD Police
Force, who may carry weapons while in the performance of their duties, and take such action as is
authorized by law to protect interests relating to the department's and the state's critical
infrastructure, and have the same authority and powers conferred upon other law enforcement
officers of this state.
Proposed law requires all DOTD Police Force officers to be P.O.S.T. certified.
Proposed law authorizes DOTD Police Force officers to perform any law enforcement duties as
requested by regular law enforcement and any other duties imposed upon them by the legislature.
(Amends R.S. 32:2(C); Adds R.S. 32:2.1)