The bill amends several sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to establish the Coordinated Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority, which will oversee flood control, risk reduction, navigation, and water resource management in upland areas outside the coastal zone. This authority is tasked with developing an integrated management plan, applying for federal grants, and ensuring compliance with flood insurance regulations. It will operate under the office of public works and will be governed by a board responsible for project oversight, public engagement, and legislative approval of plans. The bill also introduces definitions for "upland area" and "integrated" to clarify the authority's scope.

Key provisions include requirements for state agencies to seek board approval for funding requests related to integrated protection projects, the necessity for independent third-party reviews of contracts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the establishment of public hearings to gather community input. The authority is empowered to manage project planning, engineering, and construction, with a mandate that no project can commence without being included in an approved annual plan, except for emergency projects. Additionally, the bill outlines the application process for funding, emphasizing alignment with state master plans and coordination with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, while defining "resilience" in the context of flood risk management.

Statutes affected:
SB97 Original: 38:2(A)(2), 38:32(B)(3), 38:84(A), 38:214(C), 49:6(A), 49:41(D), 49:42(B)(5)
SB97 Engrossed: 38:2(A)(2), 38:32(B)(3), 38:84(A), 38:214(C), 49:6(A), 49:41(D), 49:42(B)(5)
SB97 Reengrossed: 38:2(A)(2), 38:32(B)(3), 38:84(A), 38:214(C), 49:6(A), 49:41(D), 49:42(B)(5)
SB97 Enrolled: 38:2(A)(2), 38:32(B)(3), 38:84(A), 38:214(C), 49:6(A), 49:41(D), 49:42(B)(5)
SB97 Act 418: 38:2(A)(2), 38:32(B)(3), 38:84(A), 38:214(C), 49:6(A), 49:41(D), 49:42(B)(5)