LWV Legislative Priorities for Environment 2026
Legislative Priorities for Environment 2026
The League supports programs that protect clean air. The League supports policies and incentives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
LWVNM supports:
SB18 Clear Horizons Act Sen. Stewart
SB39 Microgrid Oversight Act Sen. Steinborn
SB55 Solar Income Tax Credit Sen. Stewart, Rep. Szczepanski
SB76 Raise Gas Tax Sen. Gonzales, Rep. Garratt
HB62 Geothermal Energy Tax Credit Rep. Roybal Caballero
State government and the legal process must work to reconcile the many claims on New Mexico water in a manner that is open and as fair as possible.
LWVNM supports:
HB111 Water Law Violation Penalty Rep. Kristina Ortez, Sen. Stewart
The League supports rigorous regulation and enforcement to prevent mining and drilling activities from contaminating surface or ground water or the surrounding landscape.
LWVNM supports:
SB66 Clean Up Mine Sites Sen. Steinborn, Rep. Pinto
Conservation of water and efficiency of use must be encouraged to enable New Mexico to meet its interstate compact obligations, to help balance use with supply, to relieve stress on the physical system, and to reduce net depletion.
LWVNM supports:
SB84 Water Management Course Sen. Padilla
The League of Women Voters of New Mexico supports policies that reduce the generation and promote the reuse and recycling of waste materials.
LWVNM supports:
SB46 Explore Diversion of Organic Waste Sen. Campos
LWVNM opposes:
HB113 Renewable Energy Production Tax Act Rep. Block
The League supports incentives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing clean, renewable energy sources. This tax would be a disincentive.
Contact Information:
Barbara Calef (505) 205-5705 bfcalef@gmail.com
Jeanne Logsdon (505) 710-3886 jlogsdon@unm.edu
Judy Williams (505) 920-7817 kwilliams24@gmail.com