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 the significant flooding issues caused by the Amite and Comite Rivers in the Greater Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area. The resolution highlights the historical flooding events in 1983 and 2016 that severely impacted East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension Parishes. The Comite River Diversion Canal Project is designed to divert floodwaters from the upper Comite River to the Mississippi River, potentially reducing flood stages by up to fifty percent once completed. Given the population growth in East Baton Rouge Parish following Hurricane Katrina, the task force's work is deemed increasingly urgent.

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, addressing mitigation requirements, and ensuring 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 continue its work until the project is completed or until December 31, 2027, whichever comes first.