Senate Resolution No. by Senator Harris urges Louisiana Economic Development to conduct a comprehensive study on the governance, financing, and operational responsibilities of various public and quasi-public entities that impact the riverfront and adjacent neighborhoods in Orleans Parish. The resolution highlights the significance of the Mississippi Riverfront as a vital economic, cultural, and tourism asset for the state, emphasizing the need for effective coordination among the multiple boards, commissions, and authorities that manage these areas. The study aims to assess the roles and responsibilities of these entities, ensuring transparency and accountability in their operations while promoting sustainable stewardship of public assets.

The resolution outlines specific areas for the study, including an inventory of relevant entities, their legal bases, geographic boundaries, governance structures, and financial mechanisms. It also calls for an evaluation of opportunities to enhance coordination and clarity among these entities, as well as recommendations for legislative or administrative adjustments to improve efficiency and public benefit alignment. Louisiana Economic Development is tasked with submitting a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by February 1, 2027, and is encouraged to collaborate with various stakeholders to gather necessary information for the study.