WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

SR 28

COASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH: Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2026, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Hensgens

Louisiana formally authorizes the 2026 state coastal protection and restoration plan to combat erosion and hurricane risks through coordinated infrastructure and ecosystem projects.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/30/2025.
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · SR 28

Legislative bill overview

SR 28 approves Louisiana's annual integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2026 as prepared by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board. The bill has completed the legislative process and been signed into law. This is a procedural resolution that formally authorizes the state's coordinated approach to coastal management and restoration projects.

Why is this important

Louisiana faces existential threats from coastal erosion, subsidence, and hurricane vulnerability, making annual coastal protection planning critical infrastructure policy. The approval of this integrated plan ensures state resources and restoration efforts are strategically coordinated across multiple agencies and projects. Without formal legislative authorization of these plans, funding mechanisms and project priorities lack statutory backing.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation disputes: The plan's specific budget allocations among competing coastal projects (wetland restoration, levee improvements, sediment diversions) may disadvantage certain parishes or regions
  • Environmental trade-offs: Large-scale coastal protection infrastructure can create ecological impacts that environmentalists argue deserve greater scrutiny than a resolution allows
  • Implementation accountability: The bill approves a plan but doesn't establish specific performance metrics or oversight mechanisms to ensure the Authority executes projects as outlined

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

Sign in to ask a question.