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NM SB66

NM SB66
Abandoned Uranium Mine Cleanup


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 01/29/2026)

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