Louisiana legislation News

Louisiana Gov. Edwards Rejects Bills to Rewrite Insurance Laws

Gov. John Bel Edwards has vetoed three bills that would have changed Louisiana’s insurance laws, including two sought by the state’s insurance commissioner. The Republican-sponsored measures are the first bills struck by the Democratic governor from this year’s regular session. …

Louisiana Legislation to Drop Drinking Age Shelved

Louisiana’s legal drinking age will remain 21, after a state senator Tuesday shelved his proposal to let some younger people buy alcoholic beverages if they’re educated about the risks before imbibing. Sen. Eric LaFleur said he was trying to promote …

Approved Louisiana Bill Means Hefty Fine for Uninsured Drivers

In the final hours of the legislative session, Louisiana lawmakers passed a $53 million fee hike on drivers who don’t maintain car insurance as required by law. Most of the money expected to be raised is slated to go to …

Governor to Review Bill Intended to Void Louisiana Levee Board’s Oil Lawsuit

The oil and gas industry won a significant victory in the Louisiana Legislature, receiving final passage of a bill that seeks to kill a lawsuit filed by a New Orleans area levee board against nearly 100 oil and gas companies. …

Louisiana Proposal Could Increase Property Insurance Costs

A proposal in the Louisiana state Legislature to reduce the maximum deductible on named storms and require winds in excess of 125 miles per hour before the deductible could be applied would likely result in higher insurance costs for consumers …

Louisiana Bill Could Restrict Drones on Private Property

Louisiana should have limits on the use of unmanned aircraft, so people can’t spy on their neighbors and government can’t snoop in people’s backyards without cause, said a state senator proposing restrictions on drones. Sen. Dan Claitor, R-Baton Rouge, is …