We are called to work for life.

We are called to love creation.

We are grateful for all who worked so hard, and prayed for so many concerns during the legislative session that ended February 15.

While the session is over, our work is not over.

 

Overview of some of the areas and bills IPL followed

(and many of you worked for during the 30-day budget session).

Appropriations and bills related to environment, environmental health and climate that PASSED

HB 2-General Appropriations for 2024 which included $300M for the Conservation Lgacy Fund; $75M for the Match Fund; $10M for Climate Investment Center; $7M for Surface and Ground Water Permitting

Tax package Feeder Bills that included funding for Numerous Tax credit bills for solar, energy storage, clean cars, geothermal and energy storage.

HB 41  -Clean Transportation Fuel Standards

HB 177 NM Match Fund

HB 5  Workforce Development & Apprenticeship Fund

CS/ HB 211/a   Water Project Prioritization

Bills related to environment, health and climate that did not make it through

We all continue to work in these areas throughout the year and into the future for our communities and young ones as we strive to care for our sacred land, water, air and communities.

HB 133 Oil & Gas Act Changes –reform for financial assurances and codifying methane rules in New Mexico

Bills to increase bonding through increased royalties in oil and gas industry on state land

Memorial to study setbacks in oil and gas industry related to human and environmental health

SB 79 Statewide Composting Program

Pollinator protection

HB 104 Statewide Public Health and Climate Program

HJR4 and SJR8 NM Green Amendment