HUNTING: Memorializes Congress to oppose any provision in the federal Farm Bill that may negatively impact the use of hunting dogs
This Louisiana House resolution asks the U.S. Congress to oppose any parts of the upcoming 2026 Farm Bill that might restrict the use of hunting dogs. The measure specifically targets proposed language that could limit lawful hunting traditions, field trials, and the training of working dogs. By urging state representatives to block such provisions, the bill aims to protect local hunting culture and the rural economy without changing federal law directly.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action May 21, 2026
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HR188 Engrossed
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HR188 Enrolled
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May 18, 2026
MINOR
The bill transitioned from an 'Engrossed' draft to the final 'Enrolled' version, which is the official text signed into law. The primary substantive change is the addition of Representative Owen to the list of sponsors. The text was also reformatted to remove internal tracking numbers and add the Speaker's signature block, but the core policy language regarding the opposition to federal restrictions on hunting dogs remains identical.
TECHNICAL
Representative Owen was added to the list of bill sponsors.
Internal legislative tracking numbers and draft headers were removed, and the Speaker of the House signature block was added to finalize the document.
Floor votes · House May 13, 2026
How they voted
81–0
Passed · 26 other
Total votes 107
May 13, 2026
D
Democratic33
60% Yea
R
Republican74
82% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 79, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
lower
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (12-0).
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rhonda Butler
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Owen
RRepublican
Co
Kim Coates
RRepublican
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