SENATE BILL 122

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

INTRODUCED BY

Pete Campos

 

 

 

 

 

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO EXPAND THE SUPPORTS AVAILABLE TO OWNERS OF PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELLS.

 

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

     SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Six million dollars ($6,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the department of environment for expenditure in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to expand the supports available to owners of private drinking water wells, including support for well water testing and treatment. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund.

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