House Bill No. [insert number] enacts R.S. 56:3000.1, which addresses the issuance of free and discounted recreational hunting and fishing licenses in Louisiana. The new section stipulates that the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be reimbursed from the state general fund for any lost revenue resulting from these licenses, specifically for those issued on or after July 1, 2024. The department is required to maintain an accounting of the lost revenue and include this information in its annual budget request.

Additionally, the accounting records will be subject to inspection and audit by the legislative auditor, ensuring transparency and accountability in the reimbursement process. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, aligning the financial management of recreational licenses with state revenue considerations.