House Resolution No. by Representative Zeringue urges the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to provide a report to the House Committee on Appropriations by June 12, 2024. The report should detail potential financial liabilities to the state general fund if the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project is not completed on time, as well as outline measures the state can take to mitigate any negative financial impacts. The resolution highlights the importance of the project within the state's comprehensive coastal protection plan, which aims to address coastal restoration, storm damage reduction, and flood control.

The resolution notes that the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project has a construction budget of $2.92 billion, with significant funding sources and a set-aside for mitigation efforts. However, it also raises concerns about a stop work order issued by the Plaquemines Parish Government and the potential financial repercussions for the state, including possible damages to subcontractors that could range from $250 million to $500 million. The resolution emphasizes the need for proactive measures to avoid significant expenditures from the state’s finances.