FORTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE

FIRST SESSION, 2001





March 9, 2001





Mr. Speaker:



Your JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred



HOUSE AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES

COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILLS 247 & 576



has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:



1. On page 2, lines 5 and 6, strike "are not subject to forfeiture for nonuse after" and insert in lieu thereof "shall not be lost for nonuse of waters, except for water rights that reverted to the public pursuant to Section 72-5-28 NMSA 1978 prior to".



Respectfully submitted,







W. Ken Martinez, Chairman





Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)



Date



The roll call vote was 8 For 0 Against

Yes: 8

Excused: Foley, Garcia, Rios

Absent: None





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