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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT TO ASSESS AND CLEAN UP ABANDONED AND 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 use between fiscal years 2027 and 2029 to identify and clean up contaminated sites that have been abandoned or neglected, with a specific focus on abandoned uranium mining sites, where no responsible party can be found to pay for or carry out the necessary cleanup actions. Any funds not spent by the end of fiscal year 2029 will be returned to the general fund.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=226&year=26 |
| SIRC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0226IC1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/SB0226.PDF |
| SCC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0226CC1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0226.pdf |
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