LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 411 SLS 24RS 601
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 23, 2024 9:08 AM Author: KLEINPETER
Dept./Agy.: Wildlife and Fisheries
Subject: Organ Donor Designation on Hunting and Fishing Licenses Analyst: Richie Anderson
WILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT EN +$20,000 SD EX See Note Page 1 of 1
Requires the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries to notify applicants for recreational fishing and hunting licenses of the option
to become an organ and tissue donor and make an organ donation. (8/1/24)
Proposed law requires the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) to include the Organ Donor designation on
recreational hunting and fishing licenses. Proposed law requires that LDWF provide information on anatomical donations
through its recreational licensing system and that applicants for recreational fishing and hunting licenses who are not
registered donors be provided an opportunity to confirm their donor intention. Additionally, proposed law requires the
applicant’s response to be indicated on their licenses.
EXPENDITURES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000
REVENUES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) estimates a one-time cost of $20,000 in dedications out of the
Conservation Fund to implement anatomical donations into the existing recreational licensing system. LDWF’s recreational
license vendor, Envoc, estimates needing 160 hours of planning, development, and testing to add this feature. LDWF pays
$125 per hour for their services for a total of $20,000 for 160 hours (160 x $125).
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Patrice Thomas
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Deputy Fiscal Officer


Statutes affected:
SB411 Original: 17:2351(6), 17:2354(A)(1), 17:8(B)
SB411 Engrossed: 17:2351(6), 17:2354(A)(1), 17:8(B)
SB411 Reengrossed: 17:2351(6), 17:2354(A)(1), 17:8(B)
SB411 Enrolled: 17:2351(6), 17:2354(A)(1), 17:8(B)
SB411 Act 348: 17:2351(6), 17:2354(A)(1), 17:8(B)