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Arizona committee advances bill to require white‑lining and more coordination for large excavations
Summary
The Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs advanced SB 11‑37 after stakeholders said the bill will modernize Arizona's 811 system by requiring excavators to white‑line dig areas, creating coordination meetings for large projects, and adding an interactive positive‑response tool; cities urged narrower definitions and clarity on staffing and liability.
The Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency on Jan. 21 advanced Senate Bill 11‑37, which would require excavators to clearly mark proposed dig areas with white lining before submitting a notice to Arizona 811 and would create enhanced coordination, marking and positive‑response procedures for large projects.
Proponents told the committee the changes are aimed at reducing delays and safety risks caused by missed or inconsistent facility markings. “It has become increasingly common that these are not completed on time, resulting in project delays, lost revenue for companies, and lost wages for employees,” Michelle Walker, vice president of…
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