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LA SB249
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Kleinpeter
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AI Summary
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Increases Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission membership from 7 to 9 members, all appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
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Changes governor-concurrent term positions from 1 member to 3 members, while maintaining 6 members with overlapping six-year terms
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Increases at-large state electors (non-commercial fishing/fur industry representatives) from 4 to 6 members; maintains 3 coastal parish seats for commercial fishing and fur industry representatives
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Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative houses to place on ballot, then voter approval at the November 3, 2026 statewide election
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Retains existing prohibition on reappointment for members who have served six or more years
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment to add two members to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
WILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
3/9/2026