Senate Concurrent Resolution No. __, introduced by Senator Kleinpeter, proposes the repeal of Joint Rule No. 7, which established the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee. This committee was created to monitor, review, and provide recommendations regarding the Atchafalaya Basin Program within the Department of Natural Resources, a program that has been in place since 1998. The current rule outlines the committee's composition, which includes members from the House of Representatives and the Senate representing specific parishes, and details the support and resources available to the committee.

The repeal of Joint Rule No. 7 is set to take effect on the second Monday in March 2026, contingent upon the adoption of the originating Senate Concurrent Resolution. This action signifies a shift in oversight and management of the Atchafalaya Basin Program, potentially altering how the program is monitored and evaluated moving forward.