House Bill No. by Representative Bryant proposes the creation of Louisiana legislator district signs on highways and roads throughout the state. The bill enacts R.S. 48:274.4, which authorizes the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to regulate the design, placement, and maintenance of these signs, or to contract with qualified third parties for these tasks. The DOTD is also permitted to use federal funds for the erection and upkeep of the signs. The bill defines "legislator district signs" as rectangular panels displaying the names of the respective legislators and their district numbers, and it mandates the establishment of reasonable fees for these signs.
Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for contracting with third parties, including the necessity for revenue accountability and the potential for contract extensions. All fees collected will be classified as self-generated revenues and deposited into the state treasury for the DOTD. The bill also stipulates that the procedures for federal-aid projects involving these signs must align with existing federal regulations, and it requires the DOTD to create necessary rules and regulations for implementation.