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LA HB669

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Orgeron

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Grand Isle Port Commission to use approximately 27.5 acres of state water bottoms, water columns, and water surfaces in Bayou Rigaud, Jefferson Parish, for seafood research

  • Limits use of the designated area to off-bottom oyster (Crassostrea Virginica) culture projects conducted in cooperation with the Louisiana Sea Grant program

  • Requires approval from all state and federal agencies with jurisdiction over project activities

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Administration and the Grand Isle Port Commission to enter into agreements and execute documents to effectuate the property use

  • Allows the commissioner to consider potential economic development benefits when determining appropriate compensation for the state property use

Legislative Description

Authorizes the use of certain state property for seafood research

PROPERTY/PUBLIC

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 Environment2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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