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NM SB11

NM SB11
New Mexico Reforestation Center Act


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES; ENACTING THE NEW MEXICO REFORESTATION CENTER ACT; DIRECTING THE FORESTRY DIVISION OF THE ENERGY, MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AT NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY, THE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION AT NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TO CREATE THE NEW MEXICO REFORESTATION CENTER TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE STATE'S FORESTS AND ADDRESS THE STATE'S REFORESTATION NEEDS; CREATING A BOARD; DIRECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEDICATED ACCOUNT FOR FUNDING; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

AI Summary

This bill enacts the New Mexico Reforestation Center Act, which directs the Forestry Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department to enter into an agreement with New Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico State University, and the University of New Mexico to create the New Mexico Reforestation Center. The center will address the impacts of climate change on the state's forests and meet the state's reforestation needs through various programs. The bill also establishes a New Mexico Reforestation Board to oversee the center's strategic planning and fiscal decisions, and creates a dedicated account to receive funding for the center's operations.

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/18/2022)

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