2013 HB 405 Public-Private Partnerships Act

CVNM Position:

Oppose

Priority:

CVNM Priority Vote

Year:

2013

Sponsors:

Larry A. Larrañaga
Timothy M. Keller

Topics:

Effective Government

Legislative Info:

HB 405 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

Similar to SB 273, but far more sweeping in the types of public projects and resources that could be privatized (e.g. dams, reservoirs, water treatment plants, utility infrastructure, etc.); HB 405 would have facilitated private control of projects that are most appropriately operated by responsive public entities. Experiences by other governments in privatizing public services (e.g. transportation, education, public safety) have rarely been successful, usually resulting in higher costs, lower quality and expensive legal battles in the long-term.

Outcome

HB 405 passed the House (50-19) and died in the Senate Corporations and Transportation Committee.