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Introduced
01/24/2022
01/24/2022
In Committee
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO RADIOACTIVE WASTE; AMENDING THE RADIOACTIVE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACT; PROHIBITING THE STORAGE OR DISPOSAL OF SPENT FUEL AND HIGH-LEVEL WASTE; AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "DISPOSAL FACILITY"; AMENDING THE DUTIES AND COMPOSITION OF THE RADIOACTIVE WASTE CONSULTATION TASK FORCE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Act to prohibit the storage or disposal of spent fuel (nuclear reactor fuel that has been used) and high-level radioactive waste in the state of New Mexico. It also expands the membership of the Radioactive Waste Consultation Task Force to include the Commissioner of Public Lands and the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The task force is required to meet at least annually with the legislature's oversight committee and provide information on investigations and studies related to disposal facilities. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/14/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=127&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0127.pdf |
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