New Mexico SB168: ESTANCIA WIND TURBINE BLADE RECYCLING

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the local government division of the department of finance and administration for the estancia valley solid waste authority to engage in collaboration, planning and design of a recycling site for wind turbine blades.

From the introduced text, January 27, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE ESTANCIA VALLEY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN COLLABORATION, PLANNING AND DESIGN OF A RECYCLING SITE FOR WIND TURBINE BLADES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the local government division of the department of finance and administration for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 for the Estancia valley solid waste authority to engage in collaboration, planning and design of a recycling site for wind turbine blades. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. .233226.1

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Sponsors

• Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (D, SD-039) · primary sponsor
• Anthony L. Thornton (R, SD-019)
• Anita Gonzales (D, HD-070)
• Stefani Lord (R, HD-022)

Latest actions

1. February 2, 2026: SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2. January 28, 2026: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
3. January 27, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SCONC/SFC
4. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB168?

SB168 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): ESTANCIA WIND TURBINE BLADE RECYCLING.

What does SB168 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the local government division of the department of finance and administration for the estancia valley solid waste authority to engage in collaboration, planning and design of a recycling site for wind turbine blades.

What is the status of SB168?

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

Who sponsored SB168?

Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (D, SD-039), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB168?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=168&year=26