HB855Introduced in the House
Establishes depth requirements for the commercial use of purse seines
Introduced by Joseph Orgeron, District 54
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes depth requirements for the commercial use of purse seines
Where it stands
Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 46, nays 49. Failed to pass.
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Vote on HB 855 FINAL PASSAGE (#495) · April 14, 2026
46
Yes
49
No
10
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Danny McCormick | 1 | Yes |
| Steven Jackson | 2 | No |
| Tammy Phelps | 3 | No |
| Joy Walters | 4 | Yes |
| Dennis Bamburg | 5 | No |
| Michael Melerine | 6 | No |
| Lawrence Bagley | 7 | No |
| Raymond Crews | 8 | Yes |
| Dodie Horton | 9 | No |
| Wayne McMahen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled.
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
Reported favorably (8-7-1).
Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
Scheduled for floor debate on 04/14/2026.
Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 46, nays 49. Failed to pass.
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