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SM 83: DOMESTIC WELL IMPACT AREAS

A Memorial Requesting The State Engineer To Establish Domestic Well Impact Areas To Limit The Impact Of Uncontrolled Drilling Of Domestic Wells In Vulnerable Areas Of The State.

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MILD SM 83
DOMESTIC WELL IMPACT AREAS

Legislative URL:
SM 83 on nmlegis.gov
Emergency Clause:
No
Germane:
N/A
Location:
Signed
Action:
[24] SCONC [40] DP [44] PASSED/S (34-0) SGND.
Issue(s):

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Related Documents

Downloads:
Introduced
SCONC Committee Report
Final Senate Vote
Fiscal Impact Report
Summary

SM 83 requests the State Engineer to designate Domestic Well Management Areas in areas of the state where the cumulative impact of domestic wells is most likely to impair the rights of existing water users.

Outcome: SM 83 passed the Senate (34-0). Memorials and resolutions do not require action by the Governor.

Updated 5/25/13