HOUSE BILL 183

57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2026

INTRODUCED BY

Martin R. Zamora

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT FOR DRINKING WATER NEEDS STATEWIDE.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Five million dollars ($5,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the department of environment for expenditure in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for drinking water needs statewide, including private well testing and water filtration systems. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund.

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