Legislative briefs for April 2, 2008
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Motorcycle helmet proposal criticized
House Speaker Jim Tucker was direct Tuesday about his feelings toward attempts to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement.
“I think it’s crazy, myself. I’m not in favor of a motorcycle helmet repeal,” Tucker, R-Terrytown, said.
Sen. Eric LaFleur, D-Ville Platte, has filed two bills seeking to repeal the helmet requirement for adults: one that would repeal the mandate for anyone 18 years old or older, and another that would get rid of the requirement for riders 21 or older.
The proposals are generating opposition from safety groups who say helmets are needed to protect motorcyclists from head injuries in accidents. Supporters of repeal say adult motorcyclists should be free to decide about helmet use.
Gov. Bobby Jindal supports a repeal of the helmet law.
Speaker denies rumors on session
House Speaker Jim Tucker dispelled widespread rumors Tuesday among legislative staff that the governor would call a third special session to convene soon after the regular session ends June 23.
The Terrytown Republican told reporters he was surprised at the talk of the possibility of another special session to focus on health-care issues.
“To my knowledge, there is no talk about a third special session so far,” Tucker said.
Gov. Bobby Jindal called lawmakers into a special session on ethics laws in February, followed by a special session on business tax breaks and surplus spending in March. Lawmakers started a regular legislative session Monday.
House Speaker Jim Tucker was direct Tuesday about his feelings toward attempts to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement.
“I think it’s crazy, myself. I’m not in favor of a motorcycle helmet repeal,” Tucker, R-Terrytown, said.
Sen. Eric LaFleur, D-Ville Platte, has filed two bills seeking to repeal the helmet requirement for adults: one that would repeal the mandate for anyone 18 years old or older, and another that would get rid of the requirement for riders 21 or older.
The proposals are generating opposition from safety groups who say helmets are needed to protect motorcyclists from head injuries in accidents. Supporters of repeal say adult motorcyclists should be free to decide about helmet use.
Gov. Bobby Jindal supports a repeal of the helmet law.
Speaker denies rumors on session
House Speaker Jim Tucker dispelled widespread rumors Tuesday among legislative staff that the governor would call a third special session to convene soon after the regular session ends June 23.
The Terrytown Republican told reporters he was surprised at the talk of the possibility of another special session to focus on health-care issues.
“To my knowledge, there is no talk about a third special session so far,” Tucker said.
Gov. Bobby Jindal called lawmakers into a special session on ethics laws in February, followed by a special session on business tax breaks and surplus spending in March. Lawmakers started a regular legislative session Monday.
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