The bill enacts new provisions under R.S. 32:387.21, 387.22, and 387.23, which establish special permits for trucks transporting materials, specifically for government-funded levee projects and for hauling raw input materials for concrete and finished concrete products. Under R.S. 32:387.21, the secretary is authorized to issue a per project special overweight permit for trucks transporting earthen materials, valid for one year, with a fee of $1,000 per project. The permit allows for a gross weight limit of 70,000 pounds on state-maintained highways, excluding the Interstate system, and does not preempt local ordinances regarding weight limits. Additionally, penalties for violations of weight limits will be imposed, and the secretary may promulgate necessary rules for enforcement.

R.S. 32:387.22 and 387.23 provide for special permits that allow for weight variances for trucks hauling raw materials for concrete and for single unit dump trucks, respectively. The former allows for a ten percent weight variance with an annual permit fee of $400, while the latter allows for a twelve percent weight variance with an annual fee of $800. Both permits prohibit exceeding load posted weight limits on bridges and aim to facilitate the transportation of materials while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.