Senate Concurrent Resolution No. by Senator Myers and Representative Spell requests a report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor regarding the expenditures of opioid settlement funds. Louisiana is set to receive approximately $600 million from a nationwide opioid settlement, which will be allocated for opioid abatement strategies from 2022 to 2038. The resolution highlights the establishment of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that governs the distribution of these funds and the creation of the Louisiana Opioid Abatement Task Force to oversee the process. Despite the framework in place, local governments face challenges in utilizing the funds effectively due to barriers such as a lack of knowledge about approved uses and community needs.

The resolution mandates that the report, due by December 31, 2026, includes detailed information on the total funds received, distribution to parishes and sheriff's offices, itemized expenditures, and the legal basis for classifying spending. It also seeks to identify barriers to effective reporting and spending, as well as compliance status and administrative costs. The aim is to provide the legislature with the necessary information to assist local governments in connecting residents with treatment and addressing the opioid crisis effectively.