House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment
April 14, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Room 4
Adjourned
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
DISCUSSION OF LEGISLATION
HR1
BOURRIAQUE
COASTAL RESOURCES
- Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
HCR5
ORGERON
FISHING
- Amends Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules regarding red drum harvest
HCR15
LACOMBE
WILDLIFE/HABITAT
- Expresses legislative support for a request by Senator John N. Kennedy to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a study addressing the impact of flooded corn on migratory waterfowl behavior
HB1042
GREEN
PROPERTY
- Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Jefferson Parish
HB1056
YOUNG
PROPERTY/PUBLIC
- Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish
HB1161
FONTENOT
PROPERTY/PUBLIC
- Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Lafourche Parish
HB1189
BRYANT
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
- Provides for charter boat fishing guide licenses
SB244
ALLAIN
HUNTERS/HUNTING
- Provides for recreational hunting of alligators. (8/1/26)
OTHER BUSINESS
Consideration of surplus state property land management evaluation report, Acadiana Center for Youths, Avoyelles Parish
Consideration of surplus state property land management evaluation report, Linwood Charter School Property, Caddo Parish
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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