Establishes a joint legislative committee to study the water quality of the Atchafalaya Basin and recommend solutions.
The bill creates a joint legislative committee to study the water quality of the Atchafalaya Basin, focusing on sediment accumulation and its impacts on hydrology, habitat, and fisheries. The committee will include members from specified Senate and House districts. It will request data and recommendations from state and federal agencies, academic institutions, and stakeholders. The committee must submit a report by April 1, 2027, and can issue supplemental reports as needed. The committee will terminate on January 11, 2028.
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