AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-16.2-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state property constructed in a floodplain.
Summary
SB 2060 amends North Dakota law governing state property located in flood-prone areas. The bill updates section 61-16.2-12 to clarify that state property and structures on that property are subject to the state floodplain chapter, local ordinances adopted under that chapter, and the National Flood Insurance Program. It also requires the appropriate state agency or entity with an interest in the property to notify the Department of Water Resources when state property or structures are constructed within a FEMA-designated special flood hazard area.
In practical terms, the bill strengthens the state’s floodplain compliance and notification framework for public property. It does not create a new program, but it reinforces existing floodplain management requirements and improves coordination between state agencies and the Department of Water Resources when state-owned facilities are built in flood hazard areas.
Impact
The bill amends North Dakota Century Code section 61-16.2-12, affecting how state agencies manage construction and ownership interests in property located within FEMA special flood hazard areas. It makes clear that state property is subject to floodplain regulations and local ordinances under the chapter and the National Flood Insurance Program, and it imposes a notification duty on state agencies or entities when such property or structures are built in designated flood zones. The main affected parties are state agencies, the Department of Water Resources, and any state entity responsible for state-owned buildings or land in flood-prone areas.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been broadly noncontroversial and received strong support. It passed the Senate unanimously and the House by a wide margin, indicating general agreement that the measure is a technical or administrative clarification to improve floodplain compliance for state property. The lack of committee transcript discussion suggests little public dispute or debate around the proposal.
Contention
There is little evidence of substantive contention in the available record. The only notable point is the House vote of 91-2, which shows that a small number of members opposed the bill despite overwhelming support overall. No committee testimony or transcript is available to identify specific objections, but any disagreement likely centered on the scope of state agency notification duties or the application of floodplain rules to state property.
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-11, a new subsection to section 11-11-14, a new section to chapter 40-05, a new section to chapter 58-06, a new subsection to section 58-06-01, and a new section to chapter 61-16.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to floodplain management powers and ordinances for counties, cities, and townships; and to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 11-33-03, subsection 67 of section 40-05-01, subsection 2 of section 40-47-03, and sections 58-03-12 and 61-16.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to county, city, and township floodplain management ordinances and to provide definitions.
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