Loading chat...

LA SB249

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Kleinpeter

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission membership from 7 to 9 members, all appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate

  • Changes governor-concurrent term positions from 1 member to 3 members, while maintaining 6 members with overlapping six-year terms

  • 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

  • Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative houses to place on ballot, then voter approval at the November 3, 2026 statewide election

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available