Rep. Nathan Small

Maddy summaryHB 311 creates a framework for establishing nonprofit "reclaimed water authorities" in New Mexico to manage treated wastewater for reuse. These authorities, created by county or municipal request, would oversee water quality standards, operate treatment facilities, sell reclaimed water to customers, and provide technical support to communities. The bill directly affects water treatment facilities, municipalities, counties, and businesses that use or distribute reclaimed water meeting state quality standards. Key provisions include requiring specific board member expertise (from water producers, wholesalers, and environmental fields), authorizing authorities to seek funding and issue fees, and mandating certification of water quality by the state.

Maddy summaryHB 187 requires state agencies receiving funding from New Mexico's Government Results and Opportunity Expendable Trust to submit annual accountability and evaluation plans. These plans must detail program goals, evidence-based practices, performance metrics, evaluation methods, and public reporting schedules. Agencies must submit the plans by July 1 each year (and revised versions by September 1 if requested), with the Budget Division and Legislative Finance Committee reviewing final evaluations by July 15 to inform future budget decisions. This bill directly affects state agencies managing trust-funded programs and aims to standardize how their effectiveness is measured and reported.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 600 is not provided in the context, so a substantive summary cannot be generated. The title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") indicates a broad policy category, but no specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups are described. Committee actions show the bill was referred to multiple committees but postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, without further details. Without the actual bill language, no concrete policy changes can be identified or summarized.

Maddy summaryHB 141, the General Appropriation Act of 2025, is New Mexico’s annual budget bill that allocates funding to state agencies for fiscal year 2026. It establishes rules for managing state funds, including requiring unspent balances from fiscal year 2025 to revert to the general fund by October 1, 2025, and mandating the state budget division to monitor agency revenue and adjust budgets if projections are not met. The bill affects all state agencies by governing how their funding is distributed, tracked, and managed under defined financial terms like "general fund" and "internal service funds." It does not create new programs or alter policy but sets the procedural framework for state spending. The bill was postponed indefinitely by the House Appropriations & Finance Committee on June 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a regulatory framework for storing carbon dioxide underground in geologic formations (like rock layers or aquifers) to prevent it from entering the atmosphere. It requires companies (called "operators") seeking to store CO2 to form "sequestration units" covering the necessary land and subsurface pore space, with specific processes for acquiring rights from landowners and submitting detailed applications to the Oil Conservation Division. The law applies to new storage projects after its effective date, excludes projects using CO2 for oil recovery, and establishes the division's authority to enforce rules and approve projects based on geologic evidence and landowner notifications.

Maddy summaryHB 601 is a New Mexico legislative bill with a generic title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") that contained no specific policy provisions in its text. It was introduced by Representative Nathan P. Small during the 2025 legislative session but never advanced beyond the House Rules and Order of Business Committee. The bill was formally "postponed indefinitely" on June 3, 2025, meaning it was effectively withdrawn from consideration without further action. As a procedural bill with no substantive content documented in the provided text, it did not propose any concrete policy changes or affect specific groups.

Maddy summaryThis memorial declares March 5, 2025, as "Soil and Water Conservation District Day" in the New Mexico House of Representatives to recognize the work of New Mexico's 47 soil and water conservation districts. It highlights their role in voluntary programs supporting forest thinning, wildfire recovery, water management, and habitat restoration, primarily benefiting landowners and local communities. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges these districts' contributions to natural resource conservation.

Maddy summaryHB 181 requires New Mexico state agencies receiving funds from the Government Results and Opportunity Expendable Trust to submit annual accountability plans detailing program goals, evidence-based practices, performance metrics, and evaluation methods. These plans must be submitted to the Budget Division and Legislative Finance Committee by July 1 each year, including how programs achieve outcomes and evidence of effectiveness. Agencies must also report evaluation results publicly and share final assessment findings by July 15 of the program's final funding year. The bill aims to improve transparency and effectiveness of trust-funded programs through structured reporting. (Note: The bill was vetoed by the Governor on April 11, 2025.)

Maddy summaryHB 219 would create Slot Canyon Riverlands State Park on land in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, using the Broad Canyon ranch study area. The bill requires the state parks division to develop the park by prioritizing recreation, wildlife habitat, trail connections to the Rio Grande trail, and removing invasive salt cedar, while prohibiting the sale or exchange of park land. It appropriates $9 million from the general fund for park development and operations starting in fiscal year 2026, with unspent funds not reverting to the general fund. The bill passed the House and Senate but was vetoed by the governor on April 11, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 191 creates two permanent state funds to improve wildfire management in New Mexico: a Wildfire Suppression Fund for active firefighting costs and a Wildfire Preparedness Fund for prevention and mitigation. The Suppression Fund covers immediate firefighting, equipment, and technology, while the Preparedness Fund supports prevention, prepositioning resources, firefighter training, public education, and equipment maintenance. Both funds are administered by the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, with annual reports required for legislative oversight on spending and future needs. The bill directly affects state wildfire response capabilities and communities vulnerable to wildfires, aiming to provide stable funding for both emergency response and proactive prevention.