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LA HB349

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Domangue

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands authorized uses of the Imported Seafood Safety Fund beyond enforcement of imported seafood safety laws (R.S. 3:4749 et seq.)
  • Adds marketing and promotion of Louisiana seafood as a permissible expenditure from the fund
  • Removes the word "solely" from current law, allowing the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to use fund monies for both enforcement and promotional purposes
  • Effective upon signature by the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action

Legislative Description

Provides for authorized uses of the Imported Seafood Safety Fund

SEAFOOD

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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