Louisiana Pushing Again to Eliminate Vehicle Inspection Stickers

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For the past few years, Louisiana lawmakers have pushed to eliminate the inspection sticker requirement for vehicles, but the efforts have repeatedly fallen flat. Now, Governor Jeff Landry says that at the next Louisiana legislative session, "we are getting rid of the inspection sticker." Representative Larry Bagley, who has introduced similar bills multiple times before, argues the process is an unnecessary hassle and expense for drivers.

Why it matters

The elimination of the inspection sticker requirement would save drivers time and money, but it would also result in a loss of roughly $10 million in annual revenue for the Louisiana State Police, which the state would need to find a way to supplement.

The details

Representative Larry Bagley has tried to pass legislation to make the inspection sticker optional multiple times, but has faced opposition from the governor and members of his own party. Bagley argues the current system is an unnecessary burden, as forgetting the sticker can result in tickets or even arrests. With Republicans controlling the legislature and the governor's support, the bill may have a better chance of passing this session, though previous efforts have still stalled despite broad talk of support.

• Representative Larry Bagley has tried to pass similar legislation 6 or 7 times in the past.
• Governor Jeff Landry says the state may change the law during the next Louisiana legislative session.

What they’re saying

What’s next

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