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NM HB261

NM HB261
Unm Data For Muni Incorporation Petitions


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Introduced
02/09/2021
In Committee
03/13/2021
Crossed Over
03/03/2021
Passed
03/18/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO MUNICIPALITIES; PROVIDING THAT A PETITION FOR MUNICIPAL INCORPORATION SHALL USE POPULATION DATA PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO BUREAU OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to require that a petition for municipal incorporation use population data provided by the University of New Mexico Bureau of Business and Economic Research. The bill specifies that the board of county commissioners must accept this data when determining whether the territory proposed for incorporation meets the population density requirement of at least one person per acre. The bill also outlines the process for the municipal incorporation review team to evaluate the petition and the board of county commissioners to hold an election on the question of incorporation if the requirements are met.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 112 - Apr. 6 (on 03/18/2021)

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