May 17, 2011
Capitol Beat
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2011-05-17
Duration: 00:02:21
Subjects: Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2011 | Politics | Government | Vehicle impoundment | Traffic safety | Cell phones and traffic accidents | Traffic violations
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Badon, Austin Speaker
- Arnold, Jeff Speaker
- Thibaut, Major Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from May 17, 2011, features State Representative Austin Badon and State Representative Jeff Arnold testifying before the House Transportation Committee on Badon’s bill prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones while driving. It also includes State Representative Major Thibaut testifying on his bill repealing the prohibition on the impoundment of vehicles for first time offenders. Host: Shauna Sanford