Senate Resolution No. by Senator Hensgens seeks to approve the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2026, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board. This resolution is grounded in the provisions of R.S. 49:214.5.1 et seq., which establishes the board's role in overseeing the protection, conservation, enhancement, and restoration of Louisiana's coastal areas. The plan outlines various integrated coastal protection projects and programs, including those related to hurricane protection and the beneficial use of dredged materials, and emphasizes the importance of public input through required hearings and written comments prior to the plan's submission to legislative committees.

The resolution stipulates that the annual state integrated coastal protection plan must be submitted to relevant legislative committees for guidance and approval, and it will take effect upon approval by a majority of both houses of the legislature or automatically if not disapproved by July 1, 2025. The resolution underscores the state's commitment to addressing the ongoing coastal crisis through a structured and prioritized approach to coastal protection and restoration efforts.