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LMTA's Legislative Overview - 2026 Session Week 3
 
 

IN THE MEDIA
 

Louisiana Trucking Crisis Still Hurts Insurance Rates and Job

Hear directly from Randy Guillot of Triple G Express, Past President of the LMTA, as he shares how staged accident schemes have impacted his company and others across Louisiana. Guillot explains how the real damage goes beyond the crash itself, pointing to a broken environment that has made it increasingly difficult for businesses to secure insurance.

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Two Attorneys Convicted in Louisiana Staged-Crash Scheme

Hear from LMTA Executive Director Renee Amar following the recent convictions of two New Orleans attorneys involved in a staged accident scheme. While accountability has been delivered, she makes clear the outcome does not undo the damage. The system failed to protect innocent business owners, including some of LMTA’s own members.

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How much jail time for the Louisiana staged truck accident attorneys?

Hear from LMTA Executive Director Renee Amar as she explains why trucking companies were at the center of staged crash schemes tied to the recent convictions. She outlines how these operations deliberately targeted commercial carriers, treating them as high-value payouts and leaving lasting impacts on businesses across Louisiana.

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Experts say millions could be sought from convicted lawyers, their firms, associates

Hear from LMTA Executive Director Renee Amar, speaking to WDSU News, following the conviction of two New Orleans attorneys tied to a federal staged crash scheme. For years, these schemes drove up insurance costs, damaged reputations, and put real businesses at risk. Now comes accountability through criminal penalties, restitution, and civil action.

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FROM LMTA
 

This Week at the Capitol:

 

Monday, March 23

  • Committee Action: HB 746 by Rep. Chuck Owen was reported favorably with a unanimous vote out of the House Transportation Committee. This critical legislation enacts a one-year moratorium on local governments enacting new heavy haul local permits.
  • Floor Activity: Monitored the House floor following committee adjournment; HB 746 is expected to be scheduled for a full House hearing shortly.

Tuesday, March 24

  • Committee Monitoring: Tracked developments in both House Civil Law and Senate Judiciary.
  • Floor Activity: On-site for House floor proceedings to monitor ongoing debate and potential amendments to industry-adjacent bills.

Wednesday, March 25

  • Dual Committee Coverage: * House Insurance: Monitoring litigation and premium-related testimony.
  • Senate Transportation: Reviewing infrastructure and regulatory adjustments.
  • Advocacy: Engaged in stakeholder meetings to further refine the language and strategy for our specific legislative package.
  • Floor Activity: Shifted to the Senate floor for afternoon monitoring.

Thursday, March 26

  • House Labor Committee | Workers’ Comp Focus: Providing full support for a slate of reform measures:
  • HB 357 (Echols): Adjustments to the fee schedule.
  • HB 537 (Crews): Addressing the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC).
  • HB 605 (Beaullieu): Reforming experience modifiers.
  • HB 780 (Firment): Streamlining penalty structures.
  • House Judiciary Committee: Monitoring HB 911 by Rep. McMakin, aimed at comprehensive reform of the Orleans Parish civil and criminal court systems.
  • Legislative Lobbying: Active on the House floor to secure support for HB 746 in preparation for its upcoming floor vote.

IN THE HALLS: LMTA's Renee Amar, Rep. Chuck Owen and Louisiana Loggers' Association's Toni McAllister. HB 746, authored by Rep. Chuck Owen, was voted unanimously out of committee this week.
 

Tell the Governor What Insurance Is Doing to Your Business

 

Louisiana’s commercial insurance crisis is getting worse, and it is not being fixed.

Companies have parked equipment, shifting expenses, cutting employees’ pay, or preparing to leave Louisiana entirely. If this continues, we will see the death of this industry.

 

We need you to speak directly to Governor Jeff Landry and show exactly what this is doing to your business.
 
If this is hitting your business, speak up.
If you’re losing business, say it.
If you’re considering shutting down or leaving Louisiana, make it known.
 
Send us a short video, about 20–30 seconds, or a brief written statement (2–4 sentences).
Start with: “Governor Landry,” and explain how insurance has personally impacted you and your business.
 
Use real numbers. That is what matters most. Say things like:
  • “My premiums increased ___% over ___ years.”
  • “My insurance went from $ to $___.”
  • “I can’t sustain this.”
  • “I’m considering shutting my doors.”
No general statements. Be direct.
 
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