HCR 63 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Creates a task force to examine the feasibility and public safety implications of permitting certain active-duty military personnel without civilian driver's licenses to operate federally owned vehicles on state highways during the course of business

This bill establishes a task force called the "Tiger Team" to study whether active-duty military personnel without civilian driver's licenses can legally drive federally owned vehicles on Louisiana state highways. The team, which includes representatives from state law enforcement, the National Guard, and local police associations, will assess the feasibility and public safety risks of allowing these service members to operate government vehicles while conducting federal business. After their review, the group must submit a written report with recommendations to the governor by December 1, 2026, who may then issue an executive order to authorize the practice if deemed safe. This resolution does not change current laws immediately but sets up a formal evaluation process to address the unique needs of military installations located in Louisiana.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026
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What changed between versions

HCR63 Engrossed HCR63 Enrolled · 4 edits · May 20, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as an enrolled concurrent resolution, changing its status from a draft version to an official legislative instrument. The text was reformatted for clarity, with the title explicitly defining the task force as the 'Tiger Team' and expanding the 'Whereas' clauses to provide more detailed context about the military installations and the operational needs of service members.
Scope change
The scope of the resolution remains focused on creating a task force to study a specific issue; however, the enrolled version clarifies the task force's name and provides a more detailed justification for the study.
TECHNICAL

The document header was updated from 'ENGROSSED' to 'ENROLLED', indicating the bill has passed all legislative stages and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Minor formatting adjustments were made throughout the text to improve readability and align with standard enrolled bill formatting.

DEFINITION

The title section was rewritten to explicitly name the task force the 'Tiger Team' and clarify its purpose in a single, cohesive paragraph.

REQUIREMENT

The 'Whereas' clauses were expanded to include specific details about the military bases involved and the nature of the driver training provided to service members.

Floor votes · Senate May 19, 2026 · House May 5, 2026

How they voted

350
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 40
May 19, 2026
D Democratic12
10 Yea 2
83% Yea
R Republican28
25 Yea 3
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
3
May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
upper
May 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably.
upper
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 95, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (12-0).
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Chuck Owen
Chuck Owen
RRepublican
LA
30