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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT TO ASSESS AND CLEAN UP ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED CONTAMINATED SITES, INCLUDING ABANDONED URANIUM MINING SITES, ACROSS THE STATE THAT DO NOT HAVE VIABLE RESPONSIBLE PARTIES TO PAY FOR AND CONDUCT CLEANUP ACTIONS.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $50 million from the state's general fund to the Department of Environment for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to address abandoned or neglected contaminated sites, specifically including abandoned uranium mining sites, where no responsible party exists to pay for or conduct the necessary cleanup actions. Any funds not spent by the end of fiscal year 2029 will be returned to the general fund.
Sponsors (5)
Angel Charley (D)*,
Shannon Pinto (D)*,
Jeff Steinborn (D)*,
Wonda Johnson (D),
Benny Shendo, Jr. (D),
Last Action
SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 01/29/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=66&year=26 |
| SCONC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0066CO1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/SB0066.PDF |
| SCC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0066CC1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0066.pdf |
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