2015 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 188
BY SENATOR DORSEY-COLOMB
A RESOLUTION
To urge and request the Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs to study the
effects pollution has on local municipalities.
WHEREAS, it is well recognized that Louisiana has municipalities where hazardous
pollutants are emitted that can cause asthma and other health problems; and
WHEREAS, local municipalities may be aware of monitoring systems that can detect
hazardous air pollutants and give real-time notification to first responders and residents
when emissions pose a threat to the public health; and
WHEREAS, research shows that many companies are themselves adopting
technology to manage their operations to help them quickly identify and fix problems, saving
money, and reducing pollution; and
WHEREAS, the police juries and other local municipal governing authorities have
the right to promote and protect health, safety, and air pollution to improve economic
growth.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby request that the Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs study the
effects pollution has on local municipalities; that the committee invite the AFL-CIO and the
Louisiana Chemical Association and other parties they deem appropriate to participate in the
study; and that the committee deliver a written report of its findings to the Senate prior to
the 2016 Regular Session, together with any proposals for legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted
to the AFL-CIO and the Louisiana Chemical Association.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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