DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 9 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Thibaut
Creates the Feral Hog Management Advisory Task Force composed as follows:
(1) One member appointed from the staff of the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries by the secretary of
the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries.
(2) One member appointed from the staff of the Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry by the
commissioner of agriculture.
(3) One member appointed by the secretary of the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries from three
nominations submitted by the La. Hog Hunters Association.
(4) One member appointed by the secretary of the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries from three
nominations submitted by the La. Landowners Association.
(5) One member appointed by the commissioner of agriculture from three nominations submitted
by the La. Forestry Association.
(6) One member appointed by the secretary of the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries from three
nominations submitted by the La. Quality Deer Management Association.
(7) One member appointed by the secretary of the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries who is a
landowner in the state of La.
(8) One member appointed by the secretary of the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries who is a resident
of La. and a licensed deer hunter in the state of La.
(9) One member appointed by the commissioner of agriculture from three nominations submitted
by the La. Farm Bureau Federation.
(10) One member appointed by the governor's executive assistant on coastal activities from the staff
of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.
(11) One member appointed by the secretary of the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries from three
nominations submitted by the Association of Levee Boards of La.
Provides that the members of the task force serve without compensation; however, authorizes them to receive the same reimbursement of travel expenses for attending the meetings as is allowed for
other state employees' travel.
Provides that the task force is hereby charged with the responsibility to make recommendations with
respect to issues pertaining to feral hog management efforts, including public awareness programs,
to the various state agencies charged with responsibility for managing the feral hogs in this state,
including the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, the Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry, and the
legislature. Requires the task force to consider hunter-based solutions based on input from
stakeholder groups.
Requires the task force to submit an annual report by Feb. 1
st
of each year and sunsets the task force
on Jan. 1, 2020.
Directs the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, from monies appropriated to the department, to provide
an additional $360,000 to fund activities related to feral hog management, education, research, and
control during FY 2016 over and above the amount expended during FY 2015.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment to the original bill:
1. Provide that the commissioner of agriculture appoint the member nominated by the La.
Forestry Association.
2. Add members as follows:
One member appointed by the commissioner of agriculture from three nominations
submitted by the La. Farm Bureau Federation.
One member appointed by the governor's executive assistant on coastal activities from
the staff of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.
One member appointed by the secretary of the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries from three
nominations submitted by the Association of Levee Boards of La.
3. Adjust the quorum to reflect a majority of the commission members.
4. Remove the provision specifying funding the task force from the Feral Hog Management
Account.
5. Require the task force to submit an annual report by Feb. 1
st
of each year.
6. Sunset the task force on Jan. 1, 2020. 7. Direct the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, from monies appropriated to the department,
to provide an additional $360,000 to fund activities related to feral hog management,
education, research, and control during FY 2016 over and above the amount expended
during FY 2015.