summary
Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Passed
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "HAZARDOUS WASTE"; AUTHORIZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT BOARD TO ADOPT RULES FOR PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES THAT ARE DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "hazardous waste" in New Mexico state law to explicitly include discarded aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are synthetic chemicals known for their water and oil-resistant properties. The bill authorizes the Environmental Improvement Board to adopt rules specifically related to PFAS-containing substances designated as hazardous waste. The legislation expands the existing definition of hazardous waste to encompass AFFF with added PFAS, which is significant because these chemicals are widely used in firefighting foam and have been increasingly recognized for their potential environmental and health risks. Additionally, the bill maintains the existing framework that aligns state hazardous waste regulations with federal Environmental Protection Agency guidelines, ensuring that any solid waste designated as hazardous by the federal EPA as of July 1, 2025, will continue to be considered hazardous waste even if subsequently removed from the federal list. The bill provides the Environmental Improvement Board with the regulatory flexibility to manage these emerging environmental concerns while maintaining consistency with federal standards.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 98 - Apr. 8 (on 04/08/2025)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=140&year=25 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/final/HB0140.pdf |
| SCONC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/house/HB0140CO1.pdf |
| SRC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/house/HB0140RU1.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/house/HB0140FH1.pdf |
| HJC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/house/HB0140JC1.pdf |
| HENRC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/house/HB0140EN1.pdf |
| House HENRC1 HB140 230433 Committee Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0140EN1%20230433.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/firs/HB0140.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/house/HB0140.pdf |
Loading...