The legislative session is in full swing and now is the time for the members of the motorcycling community to start voicing their opinions and let the politicians of this State know that we are voting, tax paying, constituents of theirs. In addition to these Bills there will be one more modified helmet Bill presented next week by Representative M.J. "Mert" Smiley who we have been working very closely with. For continuous updates go to the Abate of La., Inc. web site at this link
http://www.abateoflouisiana.org/legislative.php

Write, e-mail, and call your Representatives and senators concerning the following Bills and let them know WE CARE ABOUT OUR RIGHTS! To find a list of the Committee members contact info just click on the link under the Committee name below the list of Bills. Remember: One voice is but a whisper, but a thousand voices are a ROAR!

We support these Bills in their current form. Senator LaFleur has stated to the media that he may amend his Bills to require $50,000.00 in insurance instead of the $10,000.00 already contained in SB 9, SB 83, and SB 85 (SB 673 has no such requirement). If this does happen we will withdraw all support for his Bills.
_SB9_
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=08RS&billid=SB9

LAFLEUR_ (http://senate.legis.state.la.us/Lafleur/)
ASSIGNED TO SENATE HEALTH & WELFARE MOTOR VEHICLES: Requires motorcycle safety helmets only for those under 18 years of age; requires insurance for those 18 and over not wearing helmets.
8/15/08)
_SB83_
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=08RS&billid=SB83

_LAFLEUR_ (http://senate.legis.state.la.us/Lafleur/)
ASSIGNED TO SENATE HEALTH & WELFARE MOTOR VEHICLES: Requires persons under the age of 21 to wear a safety helmet when operating or riding upon a motorcycle; requires insurance for those 21 and over not wearing helmets. (08/15/08)
_SB85_
(http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=08RS&billid=SB85)

_LAFLEUR_ (http://senate.legis.state.la.us/Lafleur/)
ASSIGNED TO SENATE HEALTH & WELFARE MOTOR VEHICLES:Authorizes people 21 years of age or older to operate a motorcycle or scooter which is 250cc or less on a public street with a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less without a safety helmet.
(08/15/08)
_SB673_
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=08RS&billid=SB673

_LAFLEUR_ (http://senate.legis.state.la.us/Lafleur/)
SUBJECT TO CALL - SENATE REFERRAL
MOTOR VEHICLES:Requires persons under the age of 21 to wear a safety helmet when operating or riding upon a motorcycle. (8/15/08)
Senate Health And Welfare Committee

(http://senate.legis.state.la.us/Health&Welfare/Assignments.asp)

WE OPPOSE THIS BILL!
_HB529_
(http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=08RS&billid=HB529)

_MONICA_
(http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members.asp?ID=57)
ASSIGNED TO HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE WEAPONS:Creates the crime of unlawful possession of a handgun while riding a motorcycle (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note) House Criminal Justice Committee

(http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/H_CMTE_CJ.asp)