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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES; REQUIRING THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE RULES ALLOWING FOR SPECIFIED USES OF TREATED PRODUCED WATER.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Water Quality Control Commission to create new rules by December 31, 2026, that will allow for specific uses of treated produced water, which is water that has been extracted during oil and gas production and then treated. These permitted uses include pilot projects, industrial applications, mixing water for concrete, closed-loop geothermal projects, hydrogen production, commercial uses, land applications in areas sufficiently distant from surface and ground water, irrigation of industrial crops, use in road construction and maintenance, other construction projects, and roadway ice and dust control, all with similar distance requirements from water sources. Additionally, the rules will permit the discharge of treated produced water into surface or ground water, and its use for restoration or ecological purposes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (9)
Cathrynn Brown (R)*,
Jonathan Henry (R)*,
Jimmy Mason (R)*,
Cynthia Borrego (D),
Elaine Sena Cortez (R),
Bobby Gonzales (D),
Susan Herrera (D),
Mark Murphy (R),
Joseph Sanchez (D),
Last Action
House Agriculture, Acequias & Water Resources Committee (09:00:00 2/7/2026 Room 315) (on 02/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=207&year=26 |
| HAAWC Tabled Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Tabled_Reports/HB0207AA1T.pdf |
| House HAAWC1 HB207 233747.3 Committee Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0207AA1%20233747.3%20.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/HB0207.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0207.pdf |
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