Session Update - April 16, 2021

We’re kicking off session with a large number of bills this session affecting agriculture and issues important to Louisiana Farm Bureau. Click here to see the complete list with updates and highlighted bills to let you know which bills are moving through the process this week.

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Monica Velasquez
Session Update - June 28, 2016

This was the last week of the Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature and was the quietest week yet for Agriculture. The session ends Monday only for the next special session to begin exactly one minute later. We've been in the Capitol 103 days so far. We'll make it a few more weeks watching to make sure Ag stays safe for one more session! Stay tuned and be ready to participate in VoterVoive, when asked.

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Monica Velasquez
Session Update - May 31, 2016

It was very slow and quiet again at the legislature with the end in sight. We continue to watch the LSU AgCenter budget, but other than that, we are waiting for the next session. The special session will begin one minute after this one ends! Have a nice Memorial Day weekend, and thank you to all of those who have served our country!

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Monica Velasquez
Session Update - May 23, 2016

It has been another quiet, steady week at the Louisiana legislature. You don’t hear that very often, but it’s true as it applies to Agriculture in these waning days of the 2016 session. We’re watching the LSU AgCenter’s budget closely, as it has already been reduced by about $900,000. We are also working on a Capital Outlay project for the AgCenter regarding the Feed Sciences Building.

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Monica Velasquez