State Representative Larry Bagley is once again pushing legislation to eliminate the need for passenger vehicles to have an up-to-date inspection sticker. It’s the DeSoto Parish Republican’s fourth attempt. Bagley says Louisiana is the only red state that requires them. Bagley has confidence he can get legislative approval this year, because he has the support of key players.
“This time, the State Police are on board. I met with State Police, OMV, and the governor’s office, and we have eliminated any of the problems we’ve had in the past years.,” Bagley said.
State Police opposed Bagley’s bill in the past because they would lose funding if motorists were not required to have an inspection sticker. Bagley addressed this by proposing a $10 annual increase to vehicle registration fees, maintaining funding without the need for inspection stickers.
“It’s what you would pay anyway, but you won’t have to go down and keep up with an inspection sticker.”
If passed, the bill would take effect July 1, potentially making current stickers the last. Currently, only 13 states require annual inspections, with six, including Louisiana, requiring them every other year. Bagley is optimistic, stating he’s worked to resolve past issues.
“And the State Police came to me and asked me would I run it again because it’s been a problem for them.”
The bill is waiting for debate in the House Transportation Committee.
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