The Senate Resolution, introduced 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 plan is essential for the protection, conservation, enhancement, and restoration of Louisiana's coastal areas, and it outlines various integrated coastal protection projects and programs, including those related to hurricane protection. The resolution emphasizes the importance of public engagement, requiring the board to conduct public hearings and solicit feedback from local authorities and citizens prior to finalizing the plan.

The resolution also stipulates that the annual state integrated coastal protection plan must be submitted to specific legislative committees for guidance and approval. It will take effect upon approval by a majority of both houses of the legislature or, if not disapproved by July 1, 2025, will become effective immediately. The resolution underscores the state's commitment to addressing the ongoing coastal crisis through a structured and prioritized approach to funding and project implementation.