SB2311Introduced in the Senate
FLOOD CONTROL-FLOOD PLAN
Introduced by Laura Ellman, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Flood Control Act of 1945. Requires, not later than July 1, 2026 and before the end of each successive 5-year period after that date, the Department of Natural Resources to prepare and adopt a comprehensive State flood. Provides that the State flood plan must: (1) provide for orderly preparation for and response to flood conditions to protect against the loss of life and property; (2) be a guide to State and local flood control policy; and (3) contribute to water development where possible. Provides that the Department shall adopt guidance principles for the State flood plan that reflect the public interest of the entire State. Requires the Department to: (1) designate flood planning regions corresponding to each river basin; (2) provide technical and financial assistance to the flood planning groups; and (3) adopt guidance principles for the regional flood plans, including procedures for amending adopted plans. Requires the Department to prepare and adopt a plan describing the repair and maintenance needs of flood control dams and prepare and adopt a new plan before the end of the 10th year following the adoption of a plan. Creates the State Flood Plan Implementation Advisory Committee to review the overall operation, function, and structure of the State flood plan and rules adopted by the Department to implement the State flood plan.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
May 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Environment and Conservation Committee · March 20, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Laura Ellman | 21 | Yes |
| Karina Villa | 25 | Yes |
| Mark Walker | 27 | Yes |
| Julie Morrison | 29 | Yes |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Yes |
| Andrew Chesney | 45 | Yes |
| Jason Plummer | 55 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Environment and Conservation
Do Pass Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
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