The resolution aims to continue the Comite River Diversion Canal/Amite River Basin Task Force, which is crucial for addressing the significant flooding issues caused by the Amite and Comite Rivers in the Greater Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area. The task force is tasked with overseeing the Comite River Diversion Canal Project, which is designed to divert floodwaters from the upper Comite River to the Mississippi River, potentially reducing flood stages by up to fifty percent. Given the historical flooding events in 1983 and 2016 and the increased population in East Baton Rouge Parish following Hurricane Katrina, the urgency of this project has intensified.

The resolution outlines the composition of the task force, which includes various appointed members from the state legislature, local government, and relevant organizations, ensuring a diverse representation of stakeholders affected by the flooding. The task force is required to meet and provide recommendations on the project's construction, maintenance, and related flood mitigation strategies. It is mandated to submit ongoing reports to the appropriate legislative committees and will remain active until the project is completed or until December 31, 2027, whichever comes first. Members will serve without compensation, except for any per diem or expense reimbursements they may be entitled to.