Senate Resolution No. by Senator Carter urges the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to review its public-private partnership (P3) contracting practices, specifically comparing the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge project with other current or future P3 projects. The resolution highlights concerns raised by residents, businesses, and local officials regarding tolling issues on the Belle Chasse Bridge, including complaints about toll amounts and unauthorized charges. Following these complaints, Governor Jeff Landry suspended toll collections on the bridge, prompting the need for a thorough evaluation of the P3 framework used in this project.

The resolution calls for DOTD to study and report on various aspects of the Belle Chasse project, including procurement processes, contract terms, financial assumptions related to tolling, project oversight, and community impact. The findings are to be reported to the Senate and House committees on transportation, highways, and public works, as well as to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library by February 1, 2027. This review aims to identify differences, improvements, and lessons learned from the Belle Chasse project to inform future P3 initiatives in Louisiana.