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Senate adopts annual state coastal protection plan (SR7)

Louisiana Senate · April 20, 2026

Summary

Senators approved SR7, sending the integrated coastal protection plan (as adopted by the CPRA Board) with unanimous support on the floor; sponsor described broad public input and robust modeling informing the plan.

Senate Resolution 7, to approve the annual integrated coastal protection plan developed by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Board, was explained on the floor and adopted by the Senate. "This plan was developed with extensive public input, rigorous modeling, and adaptive management," said the sponsor, who also noted it "reflects the priorities of coastal communities across every region of our state."

Members were asked to vote on the resolution; the presiding officer opened the machines and recorded a unanimous favorable vote. Supporters told the chamber the plan communicates the state's commitment to protecting infrastructure and communities threatened by coastal erosion and storm risk; there was no recorded floor opposition.

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