House Bill No. [insert number] authorizes the town of Golden Meadow in Lafourche Parish to designate alternative pathways along state highways specifically for golf carts and low-speed vehicles. The bill enacts R.S. 32:297.1, which defines key terms such as "town," "governing authority," "golf cart," and "low-speed vehicle." It allows the governing authority to permit the operation of these vehicles on the shoulders of public roads with a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less, requiring that such authorization be documented in an ordinance and recorded in the governing authority's minutes.

Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals operating golf carts or low-speed vehicles must possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. It also requires the registration of these vehicles with the governing authority, which will issue a registration decal to be displayed on the vehicle. The governing authority is empowered to establish a registration fee for these vehicles, which will be retained by the municipal clerk and deposited into the municipal general fund.