Joe Orgeron

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes June 2, 2026, as National Mississippi River Day

ENERGY: Recognizes the value of geothermal energy development in the state

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April, 29, 2026, as Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association Day at the state capitol and commends the association and Project Vanguard

ENERGY: Urges and requests the Public Service Commission to study distributed energy generation and storage

COMMENDATIONS: Designates April 21, 2026, as Renewable Energy Day at the state capitol

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Sophia Patout and Layla Porter on winning the Future Farmers of America building communities national championship award for their Coastal Restoration Heroes program

FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Provides for reporting and data collection for commercial menhaden fishing

FISHING: Amends Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules regarding red drum harvest

FISHING/OYSTERS: Provides relative to bulk tagging of oysters

PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the use of certain state property for seafood research

FISHING: Adds Atlantic tarpon to the definition of saltwater game fish

FISHING/OYSTERS: Decreases the term of oyster leases on state water bottoms

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Provides for the standards of shipping containers for wines and distilled spirits

FISHING/NETS: Establishes depth requirements for the commercial use of purse seines

HIGHWAYS: Authorizes utility terrain vehicles to travel on the shoulder of certain roadways in Golden Meadow