Bill > HB482

This bill establishes a three-year pilot project called the "community water and wastewater system assistance pilot project" to provide support for public community water and wastewater systems statewide. The project will be administered by the local government division of the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration and aims to help participating water and wastewater systems improve their technical, financial, and managerial operations. Specifically, the bill appropriates $900,000 from the state's general fund to support the project, with funding allocated for fiscal years 2026 through 2028. Any unused funds at the end of fiscal year 2028 will be returned to the general fund. The goal of the pilot project appears to be helping smaller or struggling water and wastewater systems build capacity and improve their infrastructure and management through targeted technical assistance.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=482&year=25