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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/22/2025
03/22/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES LICENSING ACT TO REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES DIVISION OF THE REGULATION AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP AND ESTABLISH STATEWIDE PROCEDURES AND TEMPLATES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REQUIRING PERMIT APPLICATIONS; REQUIRING AUTHORITIES WITH JURISDICTION TO ADHERE TO THE PROCEDURES AND USE THE TEMPLATES ESTABLISHED BY THE DIVISION; REQUIRING ONLINE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION ACCESS, COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION OPTIONS; REQUIRING SPECIFIC TIME LINES FOR DECISIONS FOR APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AND AUTOMATIC APPROVALS FOR APPLICATIONS IF DECISIONS ARE NOT TIMELY ISSUED; LIMITING COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY ZONING AUTHORITY OVER CERTAIN DEVELOPMENTS; REQUIRING RULE ADOPTION.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department to develop statewide standardized procedures and templates for construction permit applications, aiming to streamline and simplify the permitting process across New Mexico. The bill mandates that the CID create comprehensive, publicly accessible electronic templates for different types of construction projects, including general building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and liquid petroleum gas permits, with clear instructions for application submission and tracking. The bill establishes specific timelines for permit application decisions: 30 days for residential projects, 90 days for multi-unit developments, and 120 days for master plan projects, with an automatic approval mechanism if decisions are not rendered within these timeframes. Additionally, the bill limits municipal and county zoning authority for developments under 2,500 dwelling units and requires the division to establish an appeal process for permit denials or conditional approvals. Key provisions include mandatory online application options, standardized application steps, and a requirement for the CID to adopt implementing rules by December 1, 2025. The bill aims to create more efficient, transparent, and consistent construction permitting processes across the state, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee (13:30:00 3/10/2025 Room 317) (on 03/10/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=582&year=25 |
Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/firs/HB0582.PDF |
BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/house/HB0582.pdf |
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