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Despite failed bill, report says truck fee increases could help state's roads

— A failed bill isn't the end of a drive to increase permit fees on trucks in Louisiana, especially those overweight and oversize, after a report said doing so could help increase funds for road maintenance and repair.

The House narrowly avoided passing House Bill 660 to increase registration fees for semi trucks and trailers on May 14, but the measure was defeated by a large margin on May 28.

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