Bill > HB51

This bill enacts the Environmental Database Act, which requires the development and maintenance of a user-friendly, searchable, and publicly accessible web-based portal that houses various state environmental data. The bill outlines the specific types of data that must be included, such as locations of oil and gas wells, parks, mines, renewable energy projects, air pollution permits, water bodies, and wildlife habitats. The host of the database is the Natural Heritage New Mexico division, which must work with state agencies to collect and publish the data, update it annually, and ensure the protection of confidential information. The goal of the database is to improve governmental transparency, interagency cooperation, and public access to scientific data for natural resource and environmental management in the state.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=51&year=21