House Bill No. by Representative Domangue seeks to enhance the Seafood Safety Task Force by adding new members to its composition. The bill enacts R.S. 40:5.5.3(D)(15) through (17), which introduces three new representatives: one from the oyster industry, one from the crab industry, and one from the finfish industry. This expansion aims to ensure that the task force includes a broader range of expertise and perspectives from key sectors of the seafood industry.

Currently, the Seafood Safety Task Force is composed of fourteen members, as specified in existing law, and includes appointees from various legislative committees, government agencies, and other relevant organizations. The task force's primary purpose is to ensure the safety of seafood in Louisiana, educate consumers about health risks associated with imported seafood, and make recommendations regarding the Imported Seafood Safety Fund. The addition of industry representatives is intended to strengthen the task force's ability to address seafood safety issues effectively.