The Senate Concurrent Resolution No. by Senator Hodges establishes the Comite River Diversion Canal/Amite River Basin Task Force to address significant flooding issues caused by the Comite and Amite rivers in the Greater Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area and surrounding parishes. The task force is tasked with studying and recommending necessary actions to complete the Comite River Diversion Project, which aims to divert floodwaters from the upper Comite River to the Mississippi River, potentially reducing flood stages by up to fifty percent. The resolution highlights the urgency of this project, especially in light of past catastrophic floods and the population growth in East Baton Rouge Parish following Hurricane Katrina.

The task force will consist of various appointed members, including state legislators, local officials, and representatives from relevant organizations, ensuring a comprehensive approach to flood mitigation and project completion. The task force is required to convene by July 31, 2024, and submit its recommendations to the appropriate legislative committees by February 1, 2025. The resolution also outlines the operational structure of the task force, including quorum requirements and compensation for members, and specifies that the task force will dissolve upon submission of its report or by April 13, 2025, whichever comes first.