Left lane hogs, now is the time to start changing your ways. Soon, it will be illegal to take up the left lane without passing another vehicle, regardless of the speed. The House passed Senate Bill 11 by Alexandria Democrat Jay Luneau, sending it to governor’s desk. Driving in the left lane without passing another vehicle is already against state law, but Tioga Republican Jason DeWitt says this bill makes an important change.

Cut 13 (08)  “…penalties to apply.”

Under Luneau’s bill, if you are traveling under the speed limit in the left lane and not attempting to pass vehicles to your right, you could receive a ticket.

Auto insurance reform has been a big topic of this legislative session. Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill that would give trucking companies a break on their premiums if they install dashcams in their vehicles…

Cut 4 (13) “….from lawsuit abuse”

A Senate bill that would reclassify Ivermectin, commonly used to treat parasitic infections, as an over-the-counter medication in Louisiana passed the House Health and Welfare committee on a 10-1 vote. Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham supports the bill. He says Ivermectin as an over-counter drug would increase access and promote medical freedom.

Cut 7 (13) “…over-the-counter.”

Some people turned to Ivermectin during the COVID pandemic. But the FDA never authorized Ivermectin as a way to treat COVID.

The Louisiana House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would raise the retirement age for state judges from 70 to 75 years old. Amite Representative Robbie Carter is a vocal critic to changing the law and was questioned by Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle…

Cut 11 (15) “….already”

The measure passed the House on an 81-16 vote and it needs two-thirds approval from the Senate and then voter approval.