LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Requests the Department of Conservation and Energy in consultation with the U.S. Geological Survey to create the Earthquake Task Force to study seismic activity in certain parishes and to develop a seismic monitoring strategy for Louisiana.

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The Senate adopted a concurrent resolution asking the Department of Conservation and Energy, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, to create an Earthquake Task Force. The task force would investigate recent earthquakes in Red River, Bienville, Caddo, DeSoto and Natchitoches parishes and propose a statewide seismic‑monitoring strategy. The resolution also outlines suggested membership, timelines for meetings, and a deadline for a final report.

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