Louisiana HB745: WEIGHTS/MEASURES: Extends the existence of special permits for the operation of a combination of vehicles or tandem loads hauling containers to and from port facilities

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:387.2(D), relative to special permits for the operation of a combination of vehicles or tandem loads hauling containers to and from port facilities; to extend the expiration date for the permit requirement; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 32:387.2(D), relative to special permits for the operation of a combination of vehicles or tandem loads hauling containers to and from port facilities; to extend the expiration date for the permit requirement; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 32:387.2(D) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §387.2. Special permits; vehicles or tandem loads hauling divisible or nondivisible container imports or exports to port facilities * * * D. The provisions of this Section and all legislative authority for the existence of the permits authorized in this Section shall cease to exist on August 1, 2026 2030. DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HB 745 Original 2026 Regular Session Villio Abstract: Extends the authority of the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development to issue a certain tandem loads hourly special permit. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-1253 ORIGINAL HB NO. Present law provides relative to special permits issued …

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Sponsors

• Villio, Debbie (R, 79) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. June 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 670.
3. May 27, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. May 27, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. May 26, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 26, 2026: Received from the Senate without amendments.
7. May 26, 2026: Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
8. May 20, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
9. May 19, 2026: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
10. May 18, 2026: Reported favorably.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 745, FINAL PASSAGE (#1271) (May 26, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 745, FINAL PASSAGE (#736) (April 27, 2026): 100 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB745?

HB745 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): WEIGHTS/MEASURES: Extends the existence of special permits for the operation of a combination of vehicles or tandem loads hauling containers to and from port facilities.

What does HB745 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 32:387.2(D), relative to special permits for the operation of a combination of vehicles or tandem loads hauling containers to and from port facilities; to extend the expiration date for the permit requirement; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB745?

Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB745?

Villio, Debbie (R, 79).

Where is the official record for HB745?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB745