Senate Bill No. 145, introduced by Senator McMath, aims to regulate the construction of bulkheads on certain water bodies in St. Tammany Parish, specifically along the distributaries of the Tchefuncte River. The bill enacts new provisions in R.S. 41:1706(C) and R.S. 49:214.30(I), which prohibit the issuance of Class B Permits and coastal use permits for bulkhead construction within a defined area from March 17, 2025, to January 1, 2030. This area includes locations known as Lake Emfred and Suter Slip, with specific geographic coordinates provided to delineate the boundaries.

The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the designated time for bills to become law without signature. The intent of the legislation is to protect the environmental integrity of the specified water bodies during the stated period by restricting construction activities that could potentially harm the ecosystem.