2013 SB 480 Subdivision Water Permits

CVNM Position:

Support

Year:

2013

Sponsors:

Peter Wirth

Topics:

Water

Legislative Info:

SB 480 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

SB 480 strengthens State Engineer evaluation of water availability for new subdivisions by reducing the assessment threshold from 20 parcels or more to 10 parcels or more, where any one of these parcels is less than 2 acres in size. At the same time, the bill makes subdivision water permits from the State Engineer mandatory, and prevents the State Engineer from basing a permit on water supply from domestic wells, which cumulatively may impair senior water rights holders.

Outcome

SB 480 passed the Senate (30-10) and passed the House (41-25) and was signed the Governor on April 5, 2013.