Senate Bill No. by Senator Kleinpeter proposes to increase the membership of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission from seven to nine members. The bill amends R.S. 36:601(A) and R.S. 56:1(B) and (C) to reflect this change, specifying that six members will serve overlapping terms of six years, while three members will serve terms concurrent with that of the governor. Additionally, the composition of the commission will include three members who are electors of the coastal parishes and representatives of the commercial fishing and fur industries, and six members who are electors from the state at large, excluding representatives of those industries.

The bill stipulates that no member who has served six years or more shall be eligible for reappointment. The proposed changes will take effect only if the amendment to Article IX, Section 7 of the Louisiana Constitution, which is set to be voted on in a statewide election on November 3, 2026, is adopted and becomes effective.

Statutes affected:
SB296 Original: 36:601(A)