Senate Resolution No. by Senator Barrow calls for the Senate Committee on Finance, or a subcommittee, to conduct a study and provide recommendations regarding court costs associated with lawsuits involving the state and political subdivisions in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court before the 2025 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. The resolution highlights the unique role of the Nineteenth Judicial District Court as the primary venue for litigation involving state agencies and notes that while these suits require the same handling as other civil cases, the state does not pay advanced costs, leading to significant financial burdens on the court.

The resolution points out that the Nineteenth Judicial District Court is currently facing an outstanding debt of over $7 million in unpaid filing costs related to state agency litigation, with an annual average of approximately $678,032 in unpaid costs. It emphasizes the need to determine the total expenses incurred by the court due to these proceedings and to identify a dedicated funding source to alleviate the financial strain on the court. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy be sent to the Nineteenth Judicial District Court.