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Introduced
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
In Committee
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
Crossed Over
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
Passed
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO RADIOACTIVE WASTE; AMENDING THE RADIOACTIVE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACT; PROHIBITING THE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS, TRANSURANIC CONTAMINATED WASTE OR LOW-LEVEL WASTE IN A DISPOSAL FACILITY UNTIL THE STATE HAS CONSENTED TO THE CREATION OF THE DISPOSAL FACILITY; PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OR CERTIFICATION OF A PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF A DISPOSAL FACILITY FOR SPENT FUEL OR HIGH-LEVEL WASTE UNLESS THE STATE HAS CONSENTED TO THE CREATION OF THE DISPOSAL FACILITY AND A PERMANENT REPOSITORY IS IN OPERATION; 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 radioactive materials, transuranic contaminated waste, or low-level waste in a disposal facility until the state has consented to or concurred in the creation of the facility. It also prohibits the storage or disposal of spent fuel or high-level waste in a disposal facility until the state has consented and a permanent repository is in operation. The bill defines a "disposal facility" and amends the duties and composition of the Radioactive Waste Consultation Task Force. The bill declares an emergency, requiring it to take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 25 - Mar. 17 (on 03/17/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=53&year=23 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/final/SB0053.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0053.pdf |
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