House Bill No. 891, introduced by Representative Jacob Landry, aims to amend existing laws regarding special prestige license plates in Louisiana, specifically focusing on wildlife conservation. The bill proposes the reallocation of fees from the Louisiana Quail Forever and Ducks Unlimited special license plates, changing the fee structure from a biennial charge of $26 and $50, respectively, to an annual royalty fee of $50 for each plate. This fee will be collected by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) and forwarded to the respective organizations to support their conservation efforts. Additionally, the bill establishes a new "Conserve Louisiana" special prestige license plate, which will also have a $50 fee and will be issued upon receiving a minimum of 1,000 applications.

The bill includes several deletions from current law, such as the removal of specific provisions related to the previous fee structures and the creation of accounts within the Conservation Fund for quail and waterfowl. It mandates that the revenues from the new fee structure be deposited into the state treasury and allocated to the Conservation Fund, ensuring that the funds are used solely for the conservation of quails and ducks in Louisiana. The bill also directs the DPS&C to implement the necessary rules and regulations for the new license plates and to ensure that existing revenues from the Quail Forever and Ducks Unlimited plates are credited to the appropriate organizations by January 1, 2027. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for gubernatorial action.

Statutes affected:
HB891 Original: 47:46(B), 47:53(C), 56:10(B)(8)
HB891 Engrossed: 47:46(B), 47:53(C), 56:10(B)(8), 56:9(B), 56:10(B)(18)
HB891 Reengrossed: 47:46(B), 47:53(C), 56:10(B)(8)