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LA HR274
Resolution
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rhonda Butler
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to return authority over Cocodrie Lake water levels and general health to the Cocodrie Lake Game and Fish Commission, particularly control of the water gate structure at Clearwater
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The Commission's powers were transferred to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries by Act 858 of the 1981 Regular Session
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The Commission, composed of appointees from parishes within the watershed area, still exists and holds public meetings but contends it no longer has input on lake operations
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Water level management is critical to local residents who depend on the lake for fishing, waterfowl hunting, boat launches, and other economic activities
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A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to the Secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Legislative Description
Urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to restore the authority for the general health of Cocodrie Lake to the Cocodrie Lake Game and Fish Commission
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/11/2025