March 24, 2014
Capitol Beat
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2014-03-24
Duration: 00:01:44
Subjects: Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2014 | Politics | Government | Traffic safety | Cell phones and traffic accidents | Local governments | Traffic violations | Speed traps
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Huval, Mike Speaker
- Brown, Terry Speaker
- Pylant, Steve Speaker
- Harris, Ronnie Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from March 24, 2014, features State Representative Mike Huval testifying before the House Transportation Committee on his bill banning the use of handheld cell phones while driving. It also includes State Representative Steve Pylant and Ronnie Harris of the Louisiana Municipal Association testifying on Pylant’s bill requiring the posting of a “speed trap” sign in areas where local governments generate more than 50% of their revenue through fees from speeding tickets. Host: Charlie Whinham