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NM HB200

NM HB200
Water Trust Board Projects & Nm Unit Fund


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Introduced
01/28/2021
In Committee
03/13/2021
Crossed Over
02/25/2021
Passed
03/17/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/17/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO WATER; AMENDING THE NEW MEXICO UNIT FUND; DIRECTING THE INTERSTATE STREAM COMMISSION TO CONSULT WITH THE WATER TRUST BOARD ON FUNDING WATER UTILIZATION PROJECTS IN THE SOUTHWEST WATER PLANNING REGION OF NEW MEXICO; DIRECTING THE WATER TRUST BOARD TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND PROJECTS TO THE INTERSTATE STREAM COMMISSION; DISALLOWING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE NEW MEXICO UNIT.

AI Summary

This bill amends the New Mexico Unit Fund and directs the Interstate Stream Commission to consult with the Water Trust Board on funding water utilization projects in the Southwest Water Planning Region of New Mexico. The Water Trust Board is tasked with evaluating and recommending projects to the Interstate Stream Commission, which has final decision-making authority over project funding. The bill disallows the use of funds for the New Mexico Unit. Additionally, the bill amends the duties of the Water Trust Board to include evaluating and recommending projects, including their environmental impacts, to the Interstate Stream Commission.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 64 - Apr. 5 (on 03/17/2021)

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