House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends the membership structure of the Oyster Task Force by adding a new member appointed by the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, designated as a nonvoting member. This change is reflected in the amended language of R.S. 56:421(B), where the new member is inserted as (5) and the subsequent members are renumbered accordingly. The bill also updates the task force's responsibilities by including the Department of Agriculture and Forestry as an entity that will receive recommendations from the task force regarding the oyster industry and production.

In addition to the new appointment, the bill amends existing provisions related to the task force's composition and the roles of its members. The amendments clarify the nonvoting status of certain members while ensuring they are counted for quorum purposes. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the representation and effectiveness of the Oyster Task Force in addressing issues related to the oyster industry in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB652 Original: 56:421(B)(5)