HB669

Authorizes the use of certain state property for seafood research

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana HB669 authorizes the Grand Isle Port Commission to use specific state water areas for an oyster culture project in cooperation with the.

HB669 authorizes the Grand Isle Port Commission to use certain state water bottoms, water columns, and water surfaces for an off-bottom oyster culture project in collaboration with the Louisiana Sea Grant program. The project must receive approval from all relevant state and federal agencies. The commissioner of administration and the port commission can enter into agreements to facilitate this use, considering economic development benefits in determining compensation. The port commission can also participate in a seafood research and economic development program in the specified area.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

Mar 25

9:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 171.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 12

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.