SB 277: LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANS

An Act Relating To Planning; Allowing For A Municipal Or County Comprehensive Plan; Clarifying The Role Of A Planning Commission; Amending, Repealing And Enacting Sections Of The Nmsa 1978.

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MILD SB 277
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANS

Legislative URL:

SB 277 on nmlegis.gov

Emergency Clause:

No

Germane:

N/A

Location:

HGEIC

Action:

[3] SPAC/SJC-SPAC [9] DP-SJC [39] DP [41] PASSED/S (20-7) [43] HGEIC API.

Issue(s):

General Interest

Related Legislators

Bill Sponsor:

Mimi Stewart

Related Documents

Downloads:

Introduced
SPAC Committee Report
SJC Committee Report
Fiscal Impact Report
Final Senate Vote

Summary

This bill authorizes a municipality or county to adopt, amend, extend and carry out a “comprehensive plan” (replacing current, similar provisions for a county or municipal “master plan”). A “comprehensive plan” is defined as a plan for the development of land use, infrastructure, public facilities, natural resources and economic development within the jurisdiction of the municipality or county.

A comprehensive plan is developed through a public participation process and establishes the basis for enacting policies, programs and regulations pertaining to the long-term development of the municipality.

A possible benefit of this bill might be a more comprehensive and rigorous planning process at the county and municipal levels of government.