WILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT: Increases the membership of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (See Act) (EG +$2,752 GF EX See Note)

SB 296 increases the membership of Louisiana's Wildlife and Fisheries Commission from seven to nine members. The bill specifies that six members serve six-year overlapping terms, one member serves a term matching the governor's term, three members must be coastal parishes residents representing commercial fishing and fur industries, and six members are elected state-wide (excluding those industry representatives). This change requires approval of a constitutional amendment in the November 2026 election to take effect. The bill alters the commission's structure but does not change its regulatory authority over state wildlife and fisheries.