Senate Bill No. 339, introduced by Senator Harris, amends existing laws regarding aggravated and simple obstruction of a highway of commerce. The bill clarifies that the definition of a railway includes streetcar railways and increases penalties for offenses related to obstructing highways of commerce. Specifically, it retains the current definitions and penalties for aggravated obstruction while adding a new provision that imposes a minimum fine of $2,500 for simple obstruction occurring on a streetcar railway.

The bill also modifies the penalties for simple obstruction, which previously allowed for a maximum fine of $200 or imprisonment for up to six months. The new legislation maintains the existing penalties but introduces a specific monetary penalty for simple obstruction on streetcar railways. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action has lapsed.

Statutes affected:
SB339 Original: 14:96(A), 14:97(A)
SB339 Engrossed: 14:96(A), 14:97(A)
SB339 Reengrossed: 14:96(A), 14:97(A)