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HCR 58

AIRCRAFT/AIRPORTS: Urges and requests the administration of the New Orleans Aviation Board to appear before the Jefferson Parish and Kenner City Council annually to provide updates on hurricane preparedness and other matters of mutual concern regarding infrastructure prior to the start of hurricane season

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Connick and 4 co-sponsors

HCR 58 urges the New Orleans Aviation Board to brief Jefferson Parish and Kenner on hurricane preparedness and shared infrastructure annually before hurricane season.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HCR 58

Summary — HCR 58 (2025)

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: HCR 58 (House Concurrent Resolution)
  • Introduced: February 3, 2025
  • Classification: Concurrent resolution
  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Joe Stagni (cosponsors: Cameron Henry, Gregory A. Miller, Patrick Connick, Kirk Talbot)
  • Key procedural status: Passed both chambers (May 2025), enrolled and signed by legislative leaders (June 11, 2025), presented to Secretary of State (June 13, 2025). Vote highlights: Senate passage reported (19 yeas, 2 absent); final House concurrence recorded (37 yeas, 0 nays).

Important note on conflicting text

The official document package provided contains inconsistent material:

  • The bill title and header state the resolution "urges and requests the administration of the New Orleans Aviation Board to appear before the Jefferson Parish and Kenner City Council annually to provide updates on hurricane preparedness and other matters of mutual concern regarding infrastructure prior to the start of hurricane season."
  • The bill text/synopsis included in the document, however, recognizes and commends "Project New Start" for work on criminal justice reform and reentry, and urges continued legislative and financial support for reentry programs.

These are two different subjects (airport/hurricane preparedness vs. criminal justice/reentry). Before relying on the resolution text for action or commentary, verify the official legislative source (state legislature website or enrolled copy) to confirm which subject HCR 58 actually addresses.

If the title is the operative intent (Airports / Hurricane preparedness)

  • Purpose: Request that the New Orleans Aviation Board administration appear annually before Jefferson Parish and Kenner City Council to brief elected officials on hurricane preparedness and shared infrastructure concerns before hurricane season.
  • Key provisions (as implied by the title): a nonbinding urging/request that the Aviation Board provide an annual presentation/update; timing specified as prior to the start of hurricane season; scope includes hurricane preparedness and infrastructure matters of mutual concern.
  • Affected parties: New Orleans Aviation Board (administration), Jefferson Parish Council, Kenner City Council, local emergency management stakeholders, residents and businesses reliant on airport infrastructure.
  • Impact: Promotes intergovernmental coordination and transparency about airport preparedness and infrastructure resilience; no statutory mandates or funding changes implied (concurrent resolutions are typically expressions of legislative sentiment).

If the synopsis/bill text is the operative intent (Project New Start / Reentry)

  • Purpose: Recognize and commend Project New Start for work in criminal justice reform, reentry support, and community empowerment; urge continued legislative and financial support for Project New Start and similar evidence-based reentry programs.
  • Key provisions: Formal commendation and an urging/request that lawmakers continue to support reentry programs (nonbinding); no appropriation or regulatory change included.
  • Affected parties: Project New Start and similar reentry service providers, individuals reentering the community after incarceration, state lawmakers (as an appeal to provide ongoing support).
  • Impact: Symbolic recognition aiming to encourage continued funding and policy attention to reentry services; does not itself appropriate funds or change law.

Procedural/timeline details

  • Filed: 02/03/2025
  • Committee hearings and consideration occurred April–May 2025 (multiple committee reports and public hearings listed).
  • Passed both chambers: May 2025 (various recorded votes and voice votes).
  • Enrolled and signed by legislative leaders: June 11, 2025.
  • Presented to Secretary of State: June 13, 2025.

Recommendation

Because the file contains conflicting subject matter, consult the official enrolled resolution text on the Louisiana Legislature’s website or the Secretary of State’s records to confirm which version is the final, authoritative HCR 58 before using or citing its provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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