SB1595Introduced in the Senate
DNR FLOOD EVENT CONSTRUCTION
Introduced by Jil Tracy, District 50
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act. Provides that, for construction related to worst-case analysis flood events, the Department of Natural Resources shall (1) for levee improvements, provide notice of submissions, a detailed timeline, specific requirements, and any internal review procedures to the submitter within 90 days; (2) for rural construction along navigable waterways, permit a water surface profile increase of 0.5 feet; (3) for urban construction, permit a water surface profile increase of 0.1 feet; and (4) require a mitigation analysis only if water surface profile increases exceed an induced head study. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
March 13, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Environment and Conservation
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Re-assigned to Environment and Conservation
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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