A JOINT RESOLUTION to authorize the legislative research commission to study the feasibility of developing and implementing a plan to share floodplain mapping information with appropriate state and local agencies that will assist in PREDICTING HIGH FLOWS OF WATER AND AID flood control efforts THROUGH CONTROLLED dam releases.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study whether the information compiled on a regular basis by the Statewide Floodplain Mapping Unit would be useful and relevant to dam operators, local agencies, and State agencies with regard to making decisions about coordinating and controlling water releases from dams, flood control, floodplain management, and emergency evacuation procedures.  In its study the Legislative Research Commission may consider the type of information compiled by the Statewide Floodplain Mapping Unit and the value of that information in assisting with decisions regarding flood control techniques, floodplain management, and the time, frequency, and manner of water releases from dams.  The Commission may also consider the feasibility of making that information readily available to dam operators, appropriate local agencies, and appropriate State agencies.  The Commission may also consider whether it is appropriate to incorporate the information available from the Statewide Floodplain Mapping Unit into local emergency management plans and downstream inundation maps.  The Commission may also study any other issues relevant to this topic.
SECTION 2.  The Legislative Research Commission may make an interim report regarding its findings and recommendations to the 2004 Regular Session of the 2003 General Assembly and may make a final report to the 2005 General Assembly.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.