HB835

Establishes a charter guide wildlife management area access permit (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)

Complete·5/22/26

Establishes a charter guide wildlife management area access permit in Louisiana.

Louisiana HB835 establishes a charter guide wildlife management area access permit, setting a $100 fee for the permit, which is valid for one year. The permit allows charter fishing guides to operate within wildlife management areas. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, including fines, community service, and restrictions on operating vessels without a vessel monitoring system. The permit process includes submitting landing reports to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

Apr 1

9:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment

History

May 22

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 321.

May 22

House

Effective date: 05/22/2026.

May 19

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.