New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM22: FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT BENEFITS
Status: Introduced, February 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:
wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ HOUSE MEMORIAL 57TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2026 INTRODUCED BY Cynthia Borrego and Joseph L. Sanchez and Anita Gonzales and D. Wonda Johnson A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THAT LOCAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS BE ADVISED OF THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTS AND THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT ACT TO CREATE LOCAL AND REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTS. WHEREAS, communities throughout the state have experienced significant flood damage during the past few years; and WHEREAS, the potential for flood damage is increased as a result of wildfires that destroy forests and other cover vegetation; and WHEREAS, the potential for wildfires in New Mexico has increased due to the effects of climate change; and WHEREAS, flood control districts can be an effective means of preparing for and dealing with flooding; and WHEREAS, the Flood Control District Act, Chapter 72, .232984.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ Article 18 NMSA 1978, provides a means for the formation of local and regional flood control districts; and WHEREAS, local and regional governments may not be aware of the availability of the Flood Control District Act as a means for the formation of local and regional flood control districts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF …
Sponsors
- Cynthia Borrego (D, HD-017) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Sanchez (D, HD-040)
- Anita Gonzales (D, HD-070)
- D. Wonda Johnson (D, HD-005)
Latest actions
- : HGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: LOCAL GOVERNMENT, MEMORIALS, OTHER
Common questions
- What is HM22?
- HM22 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT BENEFITS.
- What is the status of HM22?
- Introduced as of February 2, 2026. Latest action: HGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM22?
- Cynthia Borrego (D, HD-017), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HM22?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=22&year=26
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