HUNTERS/HUNTING: Provides for use of pre-charged pneumatic devices to take deer during primitive firearm season. (8/1/26)

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

1. 2026
   1. May 29Signed by the Governor Jeff Landry. Becomes Act No. 509.Became Law
   2. May 29Effective date 8/1/2026.
   3. May 25Signed by the Speaker of the House.
   4. May 21Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.To Governor
   5. May 20Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.Minor
   6. May 19Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 98, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.Passed House
      • Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE (#1385). Result: pass.Lower
   7. May 19Received from the House without amendments.Minor
   8. May 18Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.Minor
   9. May 18Scheduled for floor debate on 05/19/2026.
   10. May 13Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
   11. May 12Reported favorably (11-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.Minor
   12. Apr 22Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.Minor
   13. Apr 21Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.Passed Senate
       • Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE (#402). Result: pass.Upper
   14. Apr 21Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.
   15. Apr 20Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.
   16. Apr 15Reported favorably.Minor
   17. Mar 24Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.Minor
   18. Mar 23Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.Introduced