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 plant played in the local economy, employing around 500 workers and generating thousands of related jobs before its closure in 2012. Although new opportunities have emerged, such as a lease agreement with Schlumberger Limited to create a manufacturing facility, the resolution emphasizes the need to assess the overall economic impact of the automobile sector on the state.

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 the financial and workforce ramifications of the plant's closure, the economic contributions of automobile manufacturing, and strategies to attract and retain such facilities in Louisiana. The task force is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by December 31, 2025, and is expected to convene its first meeting by August 1, 2025.