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NM SB66

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Steinborn

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $50,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Environment for assessing and cleaning up abandoned or neglected contaminated sites across New Mexico

  • Specifically targets abandoned uranium mining sites and other contaminated locations without viable responsible parties to pay for cleanup

  • Funds available for expenditure during fiscal years 2027 through 2029

  • Any unexpended balance at the end of fiscal year 2029 reverts to the general fund

Legislative Description

Abandoned Uranium Mine Cleanup

Last Action

SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees1/22/2026

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