MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Authorizes and directs the office of motor vehicles to exercise greater discretion in the issuance of both temporary and permanent license plates and Louisiana State Police to increase enforcement to deter the influx of fictitious license plates
This Louisiana resolution directs the Office of Motor Vehicles to use more flexibility when issuing temporary and permanent license plates while simultaneously instructing the Louisiana State Police to step up enforcement efforts. The bill aims to reduce the number of fake license plates on the road by allowing officials more discretion in their decisions and increasing police activity to catch violators. By combining these two approaches, the legislation seeks to address safety concerns caused by uninsured drivers and fraudulent plates that often lead to crimes and accidents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 31, 2024
Last action Jun 4, 2024
Floor votes · House Jun 3, 2024
How they voted
88–6
Passed · 11 other
Total votes 105
Jun 3, 2024
D
Democratic32
65% Yea
R
Republican73
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jun 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 88, nays 6. The resolution was adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Illg
RRepublican
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