Senate Committee on Natural Resources
April 24, 2024
1:00 p.m.
Room A-B
Adjourned
* Agenda Revised April 23, 2024, 12:26 pm *
Revision Notes:
Removed HCR 6 and HB 854 Added HB 661
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve minutes dated April 17, 2024 from the 2024 Regular Session
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SCR25
HODGES
FLOODS/FLOODING
- Creates the Comite River Diversion Canal/Amite River Basin Task Force.
HB296
GEYMANN
SUNSET LAW
- Re-creates the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
HB350
ORGERON
SEAFOOD
- Authorizes the use of state property for seafood research
HB537
BOURRIAQUE
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
- Reallocates money received from fur trapping licenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
HB540
GEYMANN
FISHING/COMMERCIAL
- Provides for eligibility of charter boat fishing guides for the Fisherman's Gear Compensation Fund
HB543
ZERINGUE
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
- Provides relative to saltwater and charter fishing licenses and fees (EN DECREASE SD EX See Note)
HB559
ZERINGUE
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
- Allocates revenue collected from waterfowl licenses to the Duck Stamp Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)
HB661
BRYANT
FISHING/COMMERCIAL
- Provides relative to charter boat fishing guide licensing
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
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