This bill seeks to improve floodplain management in North Dakota by establishing new definitions and responsibilities for local governing bodies, including county commissioners, city governing bodies, and township supervisors. It defines "floodplain management" and "floodplain management ordinance," and mandates that these ordinances apply to all persons and property within the jurisdictions, with certain exceptions. The bill requires that any enacted ordinances be submitted to the Department of Water Resources for inclusion in a central repository, thereby enhancing coordination and oversight of floodplain management efforts across the state.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to integrate floodplain management into emergency management and flood control projects. It grants townships the authority to manage floodplain issues through written resolutions, allowing them to retain or relinquish this authority to the county as needed. Townships are also required to forward their floodplain management ordinances to the Department of Water Resources and certify their activities annually. The legislation establishes a publicly accessible electronic repository for local floodplain management ordinances and agreements, ensuring transparency and accessibility of information related to flood risk management in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 11-33-03, 40-05-01, 40-47-03, 58-03-12, 61-16.2-02
Adopted by the Senate State and Local Government Committee: 11-33-03, 40-05-01, 40-47-03, 58-03-12, 61-16.2-02
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 11-33-03, 40-05-01, 40-47-03, 58-03-12, 61-16.2-02
Enrollment: 11-33-03, 40-05-01, 40-47-03, 58-03-12, 61-16.2-02
PREFILED: 11-33-03, 40-05-01, 40-47-03, 58-03-12, 61-16.2-02