HB 754·LA·house
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Creates sanctuaries on Lake Pontchartrain (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
In CommitteeFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Kim Coates (R)
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
Mar 9, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes two new sanctuaries—one covering parts of Lake Catherine and Lake Pontchartrain and another adjacent to the Manchac Wildlife Management Area. It bans the use of certain nets for catching fish, shrimp, and other marine life while allowing spearfishing and some other gear. The sanctuaries will be managed by the state’s Fish and Game Section.
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