Summary of Original Version

Direct the Legislative Research Commission to reestablish the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force to study disaster mitigation, infrastructure resilience, and planning for natural disasters that impact the Commonwealth; require the task force to submit recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- C. Freeland

Summary Retain original provisions; expand research subjects for the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force; require the task force to develop a Commonwealth Resilience Framework; require the task force to identify disaster spending in the Commonwealth and develop a preliminary funding roadmap; require the task force to hold two public meetings in regions of the Commonwealth that have been impacted by disasters; allow the Legislative Research Commission to procure professional services and support to the task force as needed; encourage the executive brand to participate in the work of the task force as required.