Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 84 urges the Department of Conservation and Energy, in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), to establish the Earthquake Task Force. This task force is tasked with studying recent seismic activity in Red River, Bienville, Caddo, DeSoto, and Natchitoches parishes, where earthquakes have been felt by residents and have caused property damage. The resolution highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of the geological structures and potential human influences contributing to these seismic events, as well as the importance of developing a multipurpose seismic monitoring strategy for Louisiana.

The resolution outlines the composition of the Earthquake Task Force, which will include representatives from various state and federal agencies, as well as local stakeholders. The task force is required to gather data, evaluate the need for a statewide seismic monitoring network, and present its findings and recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2027. Additionally, the task force will hold its first meeting by September 15, 2026, and is expected to conclude its work with a public presentation of its report by March 1, 2027.