Bill > HB95

This bill makes several changes to water administration in New Mexico. It provides factors for the state engineer to consider when assessing whether a water use will be contrary to water conservation or detrimental to public welfare, including making findings on the impacts of climate change and economic viability over a 40-year period. The bill also allows for broader citizen standing to challenge water applications and requires the state engineer to publish detailed findings to support approval or denial of applications. Additionally, the bill directs the state water plan, water conservation plans, and regional water planning to incorporate climate change impacts, and requires the state engineer to adopt rules addressing climate change's effects on the state's waters.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=95&year=21