Legislation to repeal the state’s mandatory motorcycle helmet law passed the full House in a 60-43 vote. The law has been in place since 2004. Bill author, Hornbeck Representative Rodney Shamerhorn says wearing a helmet is a freedom of choice.
Cut 3 (12) “…protect yourself.”
Under the proposed bill, motorcycle riders 21 and older would have the option of wearing safety helmets if they can prove they have health insurance.
Opponent Monroe Representative Pat Moore believes this legislation will lead to more highway deaths and she says there are benefits that come from wearing a safety helmet.
The measure heads to the Senate for more debate. Currently Louisiana is one of 17 states that require full time helmets while riding a motorcycle.
To reduce insurance rates, the House Civil Law Committee unanimously approved a bill to extend the time from one to two years to file a civil lawsuit. Governor Jeff Landry this says will give an insurer and the claimant additional time to reach a settlement without having to go to court…
Landry says he’s heard from the insurance industry that fewer lawsuits can result in lower premiums.
The school choice legislation favored by Governor Landry would replace the current voucher system which allows low-income families to receive taxpayer dollars to send their child to a private school. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says the new program would give all families the opportunity to receive state dollars for private school education….
Cut 15 (10) “…serious debate about this.”
Cost will be a main question.