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NM SB162

NM SB162
Strategic Water Reserve


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Introduced
01/25/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE INTERSTATE STREAM COMMISSION FOR THE STRATEGIC WATER RESERVE.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $15 million from the general fund to the Interstate Stream Commission to administer the Strategic Water Reserve program in New Mexico. The Strategic Water Reserve is established under Section 72-14-3.3 of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA) and allows the state to acquire water rights to help ensure reliable water supplies, especially during times of drought. The bill specifies that any unexpended or unencumbered funds at the end of a fiscal year will not revert to the general fund, allowing the Commission to carry over funds for continued administration of the program.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/03/2022)

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