House Bill No. by Representative Jacob Landry seeks to establish a new special prestige license plate in Louisiana, named the "Conserve Louisiana" plate, aimed at promoting wildlife conservation. The bill sets the annual fee for this plate at fifty dollars, along with a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents for administrative costs. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections will collaborate with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to design the plate, which will be available once a minimum of 1,000 requests is met. Revenue generated from the sale of these plates will be allocated to the Conservation Fund, specifically supporting conservation efforts for quail and duck habitats through the Louisiana Quail Forever and Ducks Unlimited organizations.

In addition to creating the new license plate, the bill amends existing laws concerning the Quail Forever and Ducks Unlimited plates by removing previous provisions related to specific accounts for these organizations. Instead, it directs that revenues be credited to the appropriate organizations for their conservation efforts. The legislation also establishes new accounts within the Conservation Fund, including the "Marine Finfish Stock Enhancement Fund" and the "Conservation Incentive Program Account," to support targeted conservation and education initiatives. Overall, the bill aims to enhance funding for wildlife preservation and environmental education in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB891 Original: 47:46(B), 47:53(C), 56:10(B)(8)