Louisiana 2010 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SCR107

Introduced
6/7/10  
Passed
6/7/10  

Caption

Requests the state and the federal governments to encourage all entities involved in the environmental cleanup effort to utilize Louisiana's citizens and their ideas to rehabilitate the Gulf of Mexico.

Impact

The resolution highlights the economic and environmental toll that the BP oil spill has had on Louisiana, particularly affecting livelihoods tied to fishing and ecotourism. By urging the government to employ local citizens in cleanup efforts, SCR107 aims to not only address ecological damage but also to alleviate the financial burdens experienced by those affected. The implications of this resolution suggest a shift toward a more inclusive approach in rehabilitation efforts, emphasizing local innovation and expertise.

Summary

SCR107, a Senate Concurrent Resolution from Louisiana, urges the state and federal governments and their contractors to prioritize rehabilitation efforts related to the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The bill calls for utilizing Louisiana citizens and their ideas in remedial efforts to reclaim the coastal ecology that has suffered due to the oil spill and previous hurricanes. This resolution emphasizes the importance of the local workforce and technological capabilities in the cleanup process, reflecting a commitment to empowering the state's residents in these recovery efforts.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SCR107 is largely positive among its supporters, who view it as a necessary step in recovering both the environment and the local economy. The resolution fosters a sense of community resilience and underscores the desire for local involvement in healing efforts. However, there remain underlying concerns about the adequacy of government responses and the effectiveness of BP's remediation strategies, highlighting a demand for accountability in managing the crisis.

Contention

Notable points of contention in discussions about SCR107 revolve around the adequacy of previous cleanup efforts and the responsibility of BP and its contractors to engage local workers. While the resolution aims to promote the involvement of Louisiana residents, some critics express doubts regarding the long-term effectiveness and sustainability of such initiatives. There is a call for a more structured and transparent process that not only prioritizes local employment but also ensures that innovative solutions are genuinely implemented rather than simply being proposed.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA SR114

Requests the state and federal governments to encourage all entities involved in the environmental cleanup effort to utilize Louisiana's citizens and their ideas to rehabilitate the Gulf of Mexico.

LA SCR113

Requests the president of the United States to utilize all the resources of the federal government to stop the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico and to minimize its impacts on the state of Louisiana, its citizens, businesses, and wildlife and fisheries, and to expedite any necessary permits and to waive or suspend any federal requirements as necessary in order to protect Louisiana's coast, marshes, estuaries, citizens, businesses, and wildlife and fisheries.

LA SCR74

Commends the first responders of Louisiana for their swift action to combat the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

LA SCR90

Requests the U. S. President to issue an emergency declaration to use any and all U.S. resources, including military forces and martial law, to stop the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and to ban the use of certain chemical dispersants in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response operation.

LA SCR125

Directs British Petroleum to hire Louisiana residents and businesses to assist in the cleanup efforts related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and to expedite consideration of all alternative methods of cleanup, as well as procedures to slow or stop the leak.

LA HR189

Recognizes Monday, June 21, 2010, as Prayer Vigil Day at the state capitol and encourages the citizens of La. to keep the Gulf Coast region in their prayers

LA HCR185

Requests the Dept. of Homeland Security to direct the U.S. Coast Guard to implement all cleanup methods prior to the conclusion of an emergency or active response

LA HCR214

Urges and requests Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, to reconsider the directive that he issued which instituted six-month moratorium on oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico and to possibly alter that directive to minimize the negative economic impact of such directive on the already damaged economies of the state of Louisiana and the other oil and gas producing states along the Gulf of Mexico.

LA SR178

Requests British Petroleum to provide funding to the Louisiana Community and Technical College System in the amount of thirty-five million dollars to establish and maintain programs of instruction in the technology and procedure of oil spill cleanup.

LA SCR4

Memorializes Congress to extend Louisiana's seaward boundary in the Gulf of Mexico to three marine leagues.

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