Senate Committee on Natural Resources
May 29, 2025
9:30 a.m.
Room A-B
Adjourned
* Agenda Revised May 28, 2025, 5:10 pm *
Revision Notes:
Added HCR 8 and HB 172
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve minutes dated May 14, 2025
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
HCR8
BAYHAM
SEAFOOD
- Memorializes Congress to compel the United States Food and Drug Administration to increase inspection and testing of imported seafood
HB164
BILLINGS
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
- Provides relative to mallard hunting licenses for hunting preserves
HB172
EDMONSTON
WATERWAYS
- Extends the period for which the Comite River is exempt from certain provisions of the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act
HB304
ROBBY CARTER
CIVIL/VENUE
- Provides relative to venue for claims involving expropriation for carbon capture
HB459
COATES
ENERGY/ALTERNATE
- Provides for renewable energy regulation and permitting
HB497
LACOMBE
FISHING
- Provides for the Louisiana Catch and Cook Program (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
HB605
RISER
NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT
- Authorizes a fee for expedited processing performed by the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
HB694
JACOB LANDRY
MINERALS
- Provides relative to remediation of oilfield and exploration and production sites
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