House Bill 2098 Summary

• Establishes a dam safety study committee consisting of 7 members including legislators from both chambers, county flood control district representatives, and the director of water resources.

• Committee membership includes two House members and two Senate members from natural resources/water committees (appointed by chamber leaders) plus two county flood control district representatives appointed by House and Senate leadership.

• Committee shall collect information on the status, safety, age, and maintenance needs of all dams in Arizona as defined in statute.

• Committee must submit findings report to the governor, House speaker, and Senate president by December 31, 2020, with a copy provided to the secretary of state.

• Committee automatically repeals on June 30, 2021.