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SR 7

COASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH: Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2027, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Hensgens

Louisiana legislature approves the state's 2027 coastal protection and restoration plan to combat accelerating coastal land loss threatening communities and infrastructure.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/23/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 7

Legislative bill overview

SR 7 approves Louisiana's annual integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2027, as developed and adopted by the state's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Board. This is a procedural resolution that formally endorses the comprehensive strategy the CPRA has prepared for coastal defense and restoration efforts during that fiscal year.

Why is this important

Louisiana loses coastal land faster than almost any region globally due to subsidence, sea-level rise, and wetland deterioration—threatening communities, infrastructure, and the economy. The annual integrated plan coordinates spending, project priorities, and strategies across multiple state and federal programs to maximize coastal protection effectiveness. Legislative approval provides the formal authorization needed to implement these coordinated efforts.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding sufficiency: Whether the allocated resources are adequate to address Louisiana's accelerating coastal loss, or if additional state/federal investment is needed
  • Project prioritization: Questions about whether the plan prioritizes protection for populated areas versus ecological restoration, or equitably distributes resources across regions
  • Timeline effectiveness: Debate over whether annual planning cycles move quickly enough given the urgency of coastal erosion, or if multi-year strategic frameworks would be more effective

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

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