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New Mexico : 2015 Regular Session : BILL  HB255

Lea & roosevelt county weather modification

Sponsor: Rep Bob Wooley

Bill Details

Lea & roosevelt county weather modification

Bill summary

Bill Summary:

This bill, identified as House Bill 255 from the 52nd Legislature of the State of New Mexico, proposes an appropriation of funds for a weather modification program specifically in Lea and Roosevelt counties. The bill states that $150,000 is to be appropriated from the general fund for expenditure during fiscal years 2016 and 2017, aimed at supporting the weather modification initiatives in these counties.

Key Provisions:

  • An appropriation of $150,000 from the general fund.
  • This funding is designated for the Interstate Stream Commission to facilitate a weather modification program in Lea and Roosevelt counties.
  • Any unspent or unencumbered funds remaining at the close of fiscal year 2017 will revert back to the general fund.

The bill has the status of having died in the chamber, indicating it did not proceed further in the legislative process.

History

The bill, identified as LD 4, was initially discussed in January 2015 and referred to the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. It passed a committee report on February 2, 2015, indicating that it had garnered enough support to proceed, but its progress was halted when action on the bill was postponed indefinitely the same day. As a result, the bill has effectively failed to advance any further in the legislative process. Since it has not passed or moved forward, it will require re-introduction if it is to be considered again in the future.

  • Fri 23 Jan 2015 [LD 4] HAWC and then to House Appropriations & Finance
  • Fri 23 Jan 2015 [LD 4] HAWC
  • Mon 02 Feb 2015 [LD 10] Do pass committee report adopted
  • Mon 02 Feb 2015 [LD 10] Referred to House Appropriations & Finance
  • Mon 02 Feb 2015 [LD 10] Action postponed indefinitely

Supplementary documents

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