House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Walters establishes a task force to investigate the financial and workforce impacts resulting from the closure of the General Motors truck plant in Shreveport, as well as the broader economic implications of the automobile manufacturing industry in Louisiana. The resolution highlights the significant role the GM facility played in the local economy, employing around 500 workers and generating thousands of related jobs before its closure in 2012. Although new companies like Schlumberger Limited have begun to occupy parts of the facility, the resolution emphasizes the need to assess the long-term effects of the plant's closure and the overall contribution of the automobile sector to the state's economy.

The task force will consist of representatives from various organizations, including the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Economic Development, and local chambers of commerce, among others. It is tasked with studying several key areas, including the financial and workforce impact of the GM plant's closure, the economic contributions of automobile manufacturing in Louisiana, and strategies to attract and retain such facilities in the state. The task force is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Louisiana Legislature by December 31, 2025, with its first meeting scheduled no later than August 1, 2025.