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LA HB835

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rodney Schamerhorn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Charter Guide Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Access Permit for $100 annually, valid January 1 through December 31
  • Allows licensed charter boat fishing guides to conduct for-hire fishing trips within WMAs, with the single permit covering both the guide and clients
  • Amends R.S. 56:302.9 to add this permit option for charter guides already holding a charter boat fishing guide license
  • Requires the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to adopt rules and regulations to implement the permit program
  • Effective upon signature by the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action

Legislative Description

Establishes a charter guide wildlife management area access permit (OR INCREASE SD RV See Note)

WILDLIFE/MGT AREAS

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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