SB204

Provides for issuance of certain commercial fishing gear licenses. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB204 allows for the issuance of commercial fishing gear licenses to nonresidents.

Louisiana SB204 amends existing law to allow for the issuance of commercial fishing gear licenses to nonresidents. Previously, such licenses were prohibited for nonresidents whose home state restricted similar gear. The bill repeals this restriction, effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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0 Nay

11 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 362.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.