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SB 193 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

FISH/FISHING: Provides for the menhaden fishery. (8/1/26)

SB 193 prohibits Louisiana's fisheries commission from modifying commercial menhaden fishing buffer zones before August 1, 2028. The bill establishes a statewide rule freeze on these buffer areas, which define protected zones for the menhaden fishery. This directly affects commercial menhaden fishermen operating in Louisiana waters by maintaining current buffer boundaries until 2028.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMaintains current buffer zones for menhaden fishery conservation, preventing potential weakening of protected areas until 2028, aligning with natural resource protection.95% confidence
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Mike Fési
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