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- Introduced SB435 to provide that if a person operating a motor vehicle violates the provisions of present law while on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, the fine shall be five times the standard fine imposed
- Introduced SB490 to create the director of capitol security as the chief security officer for the legislature. Provides for the election of the director upon a favorable majority of the elected members of each house of the legislature after having been interviewed by the Capitol Security Council and recommended for employment by the council by a majority vote. Provides that the director shall serve at the pleasure of the legislature and may be removed by a majority vote of the elected members of each house of the legislature. Provides that any vacancy which occurs while the legislature is not in session shall be filled temporarily by the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives, until such time as the vacancy is filled by the legislature
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