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Senate advances dam‑safety bill to clarify emergency authority and launch pilot plans
Summary
The Senate's Natural Resources committee reported H778 to clarify evacuation and emergency authorities for dam failures, start a pilot for emergency operation plans at two high‑hazard dams and appropriate funds for planning; the Senate ordered the bill for third reading.
The Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee presented H778, a bill to strengthen emergency authority and preparedness related to dam safety. Committee members said the measure clarifies that municipal authority does not limit the governor or emergency management from ordering evacuations if a dam has failed or is in imminent danger of failing. The bill also…
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