The Senate Concurrent Resolution No. by Senator Hodges aims to continue the Comite River Diversion Canal/Amite River Basin Task Force, which is crucial for addressing catastrophic flooding in the Greater Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area and surrounding parishes. The resolution highlights the historical flooding events of 1983 and 2016, emphasizing the need for the Comite River Diversion Canal Project, designed to divert floodwaters from the upper Comite River to the Mississippi River. This project is expected to significantly reduce flood stages along the lower Comite and Amite rivers, especially in light of the population growth in East Baton Rouge Parish following Hurricane Katrina.

The resolution outlines the composition and responsibilities of the task force, which will include various appointed members from the state legislature, local government, and relevant organizations. The task force is tasked with making recommendations to complete the construction and maintenance of the diversion canal, ensuring compliance with mitigation requirements, and maintaining transparency with the public. The task force is required to convene by September 30, 2025, and will operate without compensation, except for per diem or expense reimbursements. The task force will remain active until the project is completed or until December 31, 2027, whichever comes first.