2022 HB 164 Uranium Mine Cleanup
- CVNM Position:
- Support
- Priority:
- CVNM Priority Vote
- Year:
- 2022
- Sponsors:
-
Anthony Allison
D. Wonda Johnson
Debra M. Sariñana
Jeff Steinborn
- Topics:
- Environmental Justice
Land
Water - Legislative Info:
- HB 164 on nmlegis.gov »
Description
HB 164 outlines Department of Environment duties for clean-up and reclamation of former uranium mine and mill sites; tasks other departments, offices, and agencies to collaborate (EMNRD, Indian affairs, office of natural resources trustee, state land office; depts. of fish and game, cultural affairs, health, workforce solutions, and economic development); duties include the development of a strategic plan and a mechanism for consultation and coordination with the federal government and directly impacted communities; requires annual reporting to the radioactive and hazardous materials committee and the creation of a Dept. of Environment uranium mine reclamation coordinator position; creates the uranium mining reclamation revolving fund; appropriates $350,000 general fund dollars to Dept. of Environment for FY23 for purposes outlined.
Outcome
HB 164 passed the House 64-0, and the Senate 26-0 and was signed by the Governor on March 1, 2022
How Legislators Voted on HB 164
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