SCR 18 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

MOTOR VEHICLES: Requests the office of motor vehicles to study the privileges granted by a commercial driver's license compared to neighboring states.

This bill asks the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections to study how commercial driver's license rules in Louisiana compare to those in neighboring Texas and Mississippi. The study will examine differences in licensing requirements, vehicle weight limits, and freight regulations that affect drivers who operate across state lines. State agencies will review these policies to see if aligning Louisiana's rules with its neighbors could improve transportation efficiency and economic competitiveness while maintaining safety standards. The department must submit a written report with findings and recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2027.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026
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What changed between versions

SCR18 Original SCR18 Enrolled · 4 edits · May 14, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was formally enrolled and expanded from a simple request to study commercial driver's license privileges into a comprehensive mandate. The text now explicitly directs the state to compare regulations with Texas and Mississippi, specifically listing six detailed areas of study including CDL classifications, weight limits, and hazardous materials rules. This change ensures the study addresses specific operational burdens facing Louisiana drivers and businesses compared to neighboring states.
Scope change
The scope broadened from a general inquiry about CDL privileges to a specific, itemized mandate comparing Louisiana's regulations against Texas and Mississippi laws.
REQUIREMENT

The study mandate was expanded from a general request to a specific list of six required comparison areas, including CDL endorsements, weight limits, and load permitting policies.

The resolution text was rewritten to include formal 'Whereas' clauses detailing the economic and logistical importance of the study, replacing the original brief introductory text.

The recipients of the final report were expanded to include the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development and the executive director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association.

TIMELINE

A specific deadline of February 1, 2027, was added for the submission of the study report.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 7, 2026 · House May 13, 2026

How they voted

370
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
Apr 7, 2026
D Democratic12
10 Yea 2
83% Yea
R Republican28
27 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
3
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in by vote of 88 yeas, 0 nays.
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (13-0).
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably.
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
MF
Mike Fési
RRepublican
LA
20