Bill > HB131

This bill appropriates funds to various state agencies to implement the Water Data Act, which aims to improve the collection, management, documentation, and accessibility of water data in New Mexico. The key provisions include: - $4.05 million to the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources to coordinate the implementation of the Water Data Act, including building IT infrastructure and improving water data collection and management. - $4 million to the Department of Environment to inventory and evaluate data, acquire and implement new databases, and support staffing needs for the Water Data Act. - $4.3 million to the Office of the State Engineer to build resources for staff and IT support to carry out its duties under the Water Data Act, including providing point of diversion data. - $2.8 million to the Interstate Stream Commission within the Office of the State Engineer to organize and document datasets, digitize historical records, and address staffing needs. - $3.15 million to the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department to develop IT infrastructure and support staffing needs to fulfill the Water Data Act. The bill specifies that any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=131&year=22