New Mexico SB122: PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELL OWNER SUPPORT

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to expand the supports available to owners of private drinking water wells.

From the introduced text, January 23, 2026:

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. .233195.1

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Sponsors

• Pete Campos (D, SD-008) · primary sponsor
• Martin R. Zamora (R, HD-063)
• Anita Gonzales (D, HD-070)

Latest actions

1. February 2, 2026: SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2. January 26, 2026: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
3. January 23, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SCONC/SFC
4. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB122?

SB122 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELL OWNER SUPPORT.

What does SB122 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to expand the supports available to owners of private drinking water wells.

What is the status of SB122?

In committee as of February 2, 2026. Latest action: SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 2, 2026).

Who sponsored SB122?

Pete Campos (D, SD-008), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB122?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=122&year=26