Senate Bill No. by Senator Pressly seeks to amend Louisiana's Revised Statutes concerning public works, particularly focusing on the Department of Transportation and Development and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. A key change in the bill is the redefinition of "upland" areas to "noncoastal" areas, which will now be prioritized for flood control, flood risk reduction, and watershed management. The bill establishes the Coordinated Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority Board, comprising sixteen members from various state departments and local governments, to oversee project planning and implementation in these noncoastal regions.

The bill includes significant insertions, such as replacing "Department of Public Works" with "Department of Transportation and Development" in multiple sections, and introduces new definitions and responsibilities for the authority board. It also emphasizes the importance of public hearings and legislative approval for the master and annual plans developed by the board. Additionally, the bill outlines the authority's responsibilities, including approving funding requests for noncoastal projects and coordinating with levee and drainage districts, while repealing outdated provisions to streamline operations and ensure alignment with legislative intent.

Statutes affected:
SB171 Engrossed: 38:1(A), 38:20(A), 38:84(A), 38:2351(A), 38:2353(B), 38:2354(A)(1), 38:2355(A)(1), 38:2356(A), 38:2356(A)(2), 38:2359(B), 38:2360(C), 38:2353(D)
SB171 Reengrossed: 38:1(A), 38:20(A), 38:84(A), 38:2351(A), 38:2353(B), 38:2354(A)(1), 38:2355(A)(1), 38:2356(A), 38:2356(A)(2), 38:2359(B), 38:2360(C), 38:2353(D)
SB171 Enrolled: 38:1(A), 38:20(A), 38:84(A), 38:2351(A), 38:2353(B), 38:2354(A)(1), 38:2355(A)(1), 38:2356(A), 38:2356(A)(2), 38:2359(B), 38:2360(C), 38:2353(D)