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LA SB296
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
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 subject to Senate confirmation
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Changes the number of members serving terms concurrent with the governor from 1 to 3 members
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Increases at-large state electors (non-commercial fishing/fur industry representatives) from 4 to 6 members, while maintaining 3 members from coastal parishes representing commercial fishing and fur industries
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Six members continue to serve overlapping 6-year terms, with members who have served 6+ years ineligible for reappointment
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Becomes effective only if voters adopt a proposed constitutional amendment to Article IX, Section 7 at the November 3, 2026 statewide election
Legislative Description
Increases the membership of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (See Act) (OR +$2,752 GF EX See Note)
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