House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development
April 9, 2026
9:30 a.m.
Room 3
Scheduled
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
DISCUSSION OF LEGISLATION
HB663
TRAVIS JOHNSON
DISTRICTS/SPECIAL
- Modifies the composition of the board of the commissioners of the Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District
HB715
DESHOTEL
AIRCRAFT/AVIATION
- Requires aerial applicators carry radios and transponders while using a publicly owned airport or landing field
HB717
SCHAMERHORN
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
- Provides relative to labeling requirements for cell cultured food products
HB834
MCMAHEN
ANIMALS
- Provides relative to animal shelters
SB349
CATHEY
SUNSET LAW
- Re-creates Department of Agriculture and Forestry. (6/30/26)
SB350
CATHEY
AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT
- Changes the name of the Louisiana Soybean Association. (8/1/26)
OTHER BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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