House Bill No. by Representative Pierre amends R.S. 17:157 to clarify toll exemptions for students using public ferries, roads, and bridges. The bill specifies that the free right of passage on public ferries is limited to students traveling during designated hours, while the toll exemption on roads and bridges applies specifically to students on school buses during the same hours. The designated hours for free passage are set from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Greater New Orleans Expressway is explicitly excluded from these provisions.

Additionally, the bill modifies the authority of the Department of Transportation and Development, allowing it to adopt rules and regulations for the implementation and enforcement of these provisions rather than mandating it. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature. If vetoed and later approved by the legislature, the act will become effective the day after such approval.

Statutes affected:
HB83 Original:
HB83 Engrossed:
HB83 Enrolled:
HB83 Act 114: