Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to one or more standing committees for review, hearings, and possible markup.
Specific committees not parsed from action data.
The committee may hold hearings, amend the bill, or let it die without action.
Next: Reported
Full chamber floor — Speaker / Majority Leader controls scheduling
Bill to improve how cities manage rainwater runoff and reduce flooding problems.
The problem
Heavy rainstorms cause flooding in cities because current stormwater systems cannot handle large amounts of water quickly enough.
The proposal
Bill aims to update stormwater management rules and likely provides funding or requirements for better infrastructure to handle rainwater.
The impact
Cities, property owners, and residents affected by flooding would benefit from improved drainage systems and reduced water damage.
Better stormwater systems help prevent flooding in homes and businesses during heavy rain. This protects property and saves money on repairs and cleanup.
Improved stormwater management reduces pollution flowing into rivers and lakes. Cleaner water benefits both human health and wildlife.
Building and maintaining new stormwater infrastructure creates construction and engineering jobs. Local economies benefit from this spending.
Proper drainage prevents standing water that breeds mosquitoes and spreads illness. Public health improves when flooding is controlled.
Building new stormwater systems is expensive and requires taxpayer funding. Federal or state budgets may face pressure from other spending needs.
Businesses and homeowners may face costs to upgrade their own drainage systems or pay higher fees. This could burden low-income residents.
Building new infrastructure causes temporary traffic problems and noise in communities. Businesses may lose customers during construction periods.
New construction could disturb natural areas or wetlands. Some projects might damage habitats if not carefully planned.
Generated by AI from the bill text. Not a prediction and not legal or policy advice. The percentage is the model's own rating of each item — self-reported, and not a measure of how accurate it is.
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