Senate Committee on Natural Resources
March 13, 2024
1:00 p.m.
Room A-B
Adjourned
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
OPENING REMARKS
Chairman Hensgens
Vice Chairman Fesi
Introduction of members and staff
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve minutes dated June 1, 2023, from the 2023 Regular Session and minutes dated October 18, 2023 from the 2023 Interim
DISCUSSION OF ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
Consideration and adoption of committee rules
Introduction of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Introduction of the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SB65
HENSGENS
SUNSET LAW
- Recreates Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources. (6/30/24)
SB273
HENSGENS
FISH/FISHING
- Provides for bait shrimp. (8/1/24)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
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