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LMTA's Legislative Overview - 2026 Session Kick Off |
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IN THE MEDIA |
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Director's Note: We’ve included two features from our important ally, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), as both highlight an issue of growing concern to Louisiana’s trucking industry—third-party litigation financing (TPLF). |
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Q&A with R. Amar: LMTA Policy Priorities LMTA Executive Director Renee Amar spoke with LaPolitics about rising commercial insurance costs and the continued impact of lawsuit abuse on Louisiana’s trucking industry. She emphasized the need for further legal reforms this session and discussed LMTA’s policy priorities at both the state and federal levels. |
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Sounds of Session: Tackling TPLF with Rep. Emily Chenevert
Hosted by LABI’s Mary Beth Derrickson, and joined by her colleague Shelby Dunbar, the conversation focuses on Chenevert’s latest effort to bring light to the dark—and quickly growing—world of Third Party Litigation Financing. |
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Business Leaders Share Priorities for Louisiana’s 2026 Session
As Louisiana’s 2026 legislative session begins, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry outlines key priorities for the business community, with a strong focus on insurance costs an issue leaders say is critical to improving the state’s economic climate and supporting employers across Louisiana. |
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FROM LMTA |
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Legislative Session Underway: Member Engagement Will Be Critical The Capitol was relatively quiet this week as the 2026 legislative session began. Committees have started meeting, but so far no controversial bills have been heard. Our bill tracking chart is still a work in progress, but we encourage you to review it and pay close attention to the key bills affecting Louisiana’s trucking industry.
As the session moves forward, we will need your help. Legislative leadership is experiencing significant “insurance fatigue” and has expressed reluctance to hear additional lawsuit abuse legislation. That means grassroots engagement from LMTA members will be critical in helping secure hearings for these bills. If hearings are scheduled, we will also need members willing to provide testimony. Lawmakers consistently say they value hearing directly from the people who live and work in their districts, so your voice truly matters. Please stay engaged and follow developments closely as the session continues through June.
LMTA Legislative Committee Meeting – March 19 LMTA Legislative Committee Chairman Randy Berard has scheduled a meeting to review legislation filed for the 2026 session. A summary of the bills will be distributed to committee members in advance of the meeting.
Date: Thursday, March 19 Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 863 8174 1524
We encourage all committee members to participate as we review the legislation that could impact our industry and discuss our strategy moving forward. |
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Staying informed and involved is crucial not just during legislative session, but also throughout the year. If you are not receiving our email updates, please sign up for our Action Alerts. |
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