New Mexico · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 111: WATER LAW VIOLATION MAXIMUM PENALTY
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 111 is a bill introduced in the New Mexico House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: WATER LAW VIOLATION MAXIMUM PENALTY. Primary sponsor: Jim Townsend (Republican), Liz Stefanics (Democratic), Andrea Romero (Democratic), Mimi Stewart (Democratic), Kristina Ortez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Signed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Townsend | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Liz Stefanics | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Andrea Romero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mimi Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kristina Ortez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed
- passed Senate
- DO PASS committee report adopted
- Sent to Senate Conservation Committee
- passed House
- DO PASS committee report adopted
- DO PASS committee report adopted
- Sent to House Agriculture, Acequias & Water Resources Committee & House Judiciary Committee