HB653

Provides for membership of the Oyster Task Force

Complete·5/11/26

Adds two members to the Oyster Task Force appointed by the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

Louisiana HB653 amends the composition of the Oyster Task Force by adding two members appointed by the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. These new members are nonvoting but contribute to the quorum and presence of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The bill also designates the Department of Agriculture and Forestry as an entity that receives recommendations from the task force regarding the oyster industry and production. The task force is responsible for making recommendations to various state agencies involved in the oyster industry.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

Mar 25

9:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment

History

May 11

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 82.

May 11

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 7

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.