New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB183: STATEWIDE DRINKING WATER NEEDS
Status: In committee, January 29, 2026
What the bill says
An act making an appropriation to the department of environment for drinking water needs statewide.
From the introduced text, January 27, 2026:
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. .233234.2
Sponsors
- Martin R. Zamora (R, HD-063) · primary sponsor
- Angelita Mejia (R, HD-058)
Latest actions
- : HAAWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HAAWC - Referrals: HAAWC/HAFC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: WATER & WATER RIGHTS (acequias, irrigation, rivers)
Common questions
- What is HB183?
- HB183 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): STATEWIDE DRINKING WATER NEEDS.
- What does HB183 do?
- In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the department of environment for drinking water needs statewide.
- What is the status of HB183?
- In committee as of January 29, 2026. Latest action: HAAWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (January 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB183?
- Martin R. Zamora (R, HD-063), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB183?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=183&year=26
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