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HB 178 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Bishop
Abstract: Recreates the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries until June 30, 2020.
Present law requires the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries to terminate one year from July 1, 2016, and
to begin the process of termination on July 1, 2016, unless legislation is enacted to recreate the
department prior to that date.
Proposed law requires the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries to terminate on July 1, 2020, and to begin
the process of terminating on July 1, 2020. Supersedes provisions of "Sunset Law" requiring certain
procedures for recreation and a separate bill to recreate each statutory entity within the department.
Effective June 30, 2016.
(Adds R.S. 49:191(9)(b); Repeals R.S. 49:191(6)(e))