Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB1171 — WILDLIFE/MGT AREAS: Authorizes the use of airboats in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area

Last action — Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

WILDLIFE/MGT AREAS: Authorizes the use of airboats in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

  2. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

  3. Reported favorably (13-2).

  4. Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  5. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/05/2026.

  6. Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 92, nays 2. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

  7. Received in the Senate. Rules suspended. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  8. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1171 do?
WILDLIFE/MGT AREAS: Authorizes the use of airboats in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area
Who sponsors HB1171?
HB1171 is sponsored by Shane Mack (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1171?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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