House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment
March 30, 2016
9:00 a.m.
Room 4
Adjourned
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
DISCUSSION OF LEGISLATION
HCR30
GISCLAIR
FISHING/SHRIMP
- Urges the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to provide stricter enforcement of shrimping laws and regulations
HB188
BISHOP
FISHING
- Adds alligator in the Louisiana Catch and Cook Program
HB290
GISCLAIR
FISHING/OYSTERS
- Changes the name of certain oyster harvest gear from "dredge" to "scraper" and provides for limitations on the dimensions of the scrapers
HB303
LEOPOLD
FISHING/OYSTERS
- Requires successful completion of an oyster harvester education program prior to applying for an oyster harvester license
HB307
ZERINGUE
FISHING
- Establishes a fishing guide apprentice program (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note)
HB420
ABRAHAM
FISHING/COMMERCIAL
- Expands the "Authentic Louisiana" wild seafood certification program criteria
HB423
BISHOP
FISHING
- Includes reptile and amphibian wholesale/retail dealers in the trip ticket program
HB636
LEOPOLD
FISHING/OYSTERS
- Amends the public oyster seed ground vessel permit (EN +$247,220 SD RV See Note)
HB638
GISCLAIR
FISHING/COMMERCIAL
- Requires the sale of commercial fishing licenses online (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note)
HB760
MALINDA WHITE
FISHING/CRABS
- Provides for commercial crab gear licenses (OR INCREASE SD RV See Note)
PRESENTATION
Coastal Conservation Association
OTHER BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS