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SCR 14

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the month of March 2026, as "Flood Awareness Month" in Louisiana and commends the invaluable contributions of all the professionals who are working everyday to protect lives, homes, businesses, and communities from floods.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kellee Hennessy and 1 co-sponsor

Louisiana designates March 2026 as Flood Awareness Month to recognize flood protection professionals and encourage public preparedness in a flood-prone state.

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Bill Summary · SCR 14

Legislative bill overview

SCR 14 designates March 2026 as "Flood Awareness Month" in Louisiana and recognizes professionals working in flood protection and management. This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legal effect or budgetary impact.

Why is this important

Louisiana faces significant and recurring flood risks due to its geography, coastal erosion, and hurricane exposure. Public awareness campaigns can encourage preparedness behaviors like creating evacuation plans and maintaining insurance, potentially reducing casualties and economic losses during flooding events.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: Critics may view this as performative recognition that doesn't address systemic flooding infrastructure challenges or fund actual flood prevention projects
  • Timing specificity: Designating only March 2026 is temporary and narrow; some may argue permanent flood awareness initiatives or year-round education would be more effective
  • Resource allocation debate: Some stakeholders might question whether legislative time spent on ceremonial resolutions diverts attention from policy proposals requiring dedicated flood mitigation funding or infrastructure improvements

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

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