SB249

Constitutional amendment to add two members to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Introduced·2/26/26

Louisiana SB249 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission from seven to nine members.

Louisiana SB249 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission from seven to nine members. The amendment specifies that three members will represent coastal parishes and the commercial fishing and fur industries, while four members will represent the state at large. No member who has served six years or more will be eligible for reappointment. The amendment will be submitted to the voters in the statewide election on November 3, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 25

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

History

Mar 31

Senate

Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

Mar 30

Senate

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

Mar 25

Senate

Reported favorably.