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LA SB166

LA SB166
Provides relative to seafood safety. (1/1/25) (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)

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Introduced
02/29/2024
In Committee
04/24/2024
Crossed Over
04/10/2024
Passed
05/16/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/22/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 39:2101 and R.S. 40:5.5.2 and 5.5.4, to enact R.S. 3:4706, and to repeal R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(b) and R.S. 56:578.14, relative to seafood safety; to provide for powers and duties of the commissioner of agriculture; to prohibit misleading packaging and marketing of seafood products; to provide for state procurement of seafood products; to provide for food establishment requirements; to provide for retailer requirements; to provide for powers and duties of the Louisiana Department of Health; to provide definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill amends and enacts several laws related to seafood safety in Louisiana. It prohibits misleading packaging and marketing of seafood products, requiring clear labeling of the country of origin. It also mandates that state agencies and institutions use only domestic shrimp and crawfish in their food service facilities. The bill grants the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the Louisiana Department of Health enforcement powers, including the ability to issue fines for violations. The bill also repeals certain existing laws and requires the state agencies to promulgate emergency rules to implement the new provisions. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective date 1/1/2025. (on 05/22/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=24rs&b=SB166&sbi=y
Analysis - Resume Digest for SB166 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1384739
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1379419
Fiscal Note - SB166 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1375976
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1375307
Analysis - Summary of House Amendments to SB166 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1374550
Fiscal Note - SB166 ReEngrossed With House Floor Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1374880
House Floor Amendment #4186 Braud Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1371709
Fiscal Note - SB166 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1364339
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1364241
Senate Floor Amendment #1570 Connick Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1362003
Analysis - Digest of SB166 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1364309
Fiscal Note - SB166 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1363283
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1358996
Senate Floor Legislative Bureau Amendment #1458 Miller G. Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1360604
Analysis - Digest of SB166 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1361749
Senate Committee Amendment #1280 H&W Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1358657
Senate Committee Amendment #806 H&W Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1354630
Fiscal Note - SB166 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1358414
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1350967
Analysis - Digest of SB166 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1350969
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