An act relating to the Study Committee on Dam Emergency Action Planning

This bill creates a temporary Study Committee on Dam Emergency Action Planning to examine how Vermont can improve regional emergency planning for dam failures. The committee would include representatives from the legislature, state agencies, regional planning commissions, and dam owners to review current responsibilities and funding for emergency preparedness. Its main tasks involve identifying high-hazard dams, recommending who should develop regional emergency action plans, and estimating the costs for creating and implementing these plans. The committee must submit its findings and legislative recommendations by December 15, 2023, and will dissolve on March 1, 2024.