The bill amends R.S. 33:4071(A)(1)(b) and enacts R.S. 33:4071.2, focusing on the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board's responsibilities regarding drainage operations and flood prevention. It modifies the composition of the Sewerage and Water Board by allowing the chair of the Public Works, Sanitation and Environment Committee to appoint an individual with expertise in engineering, law, or consumer advocacy, with the city council's advice and consent. Additionally, the bill establishes a requirement for quarterly meetings among various state and local agencies to develop a coordinated flood prevention plan, which will be presented annually to the New Orleans Delegation and city council starting in 2025.

Furthermore, the bill designates the Sewerage and Water Board as responsible for all drainage operations in New Orleans, mandating the transfer of relevant employees and equipment from the city. It stipulates that the city must allocate annual funding to the Board equivalent to what was used in fiscal year 2023 for drainage operations, with any increases subject to city council approval. The bill also calls for cooperative agreements between the Sewerage and Water Board, the city, and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to manage federal disaster resilience funds and outlines the Board's ability to undertake contracting responsibilities for significant capital improvement projects.