1. A. An entity shall not be made a part of a proposal for planning funds under this section without that entity's consent.

2. B. The outcomes sought by each regional water planning entity shall:

   1. (1) be established through broad public input;
   2. (2) consider public welfare values, balancing water uses and the needs of future generations of New Mexicans;
   3. (3) be grounded in state water law;
   4. (4) be developed using the best available science;
   5. (5) recognize and respect federally recognized or reserved tribal water rights;
   6. (6) consider access to water for domestic use; and
   7. (7) comply with applicable federal water law.

3. C. Each regional water planning entity shall:

   1. (1) be composed of regional stakeholders as identified in the entity's guidelines;
   2. (2) ensure opportunities for participation by Indian nations, tribes or pueblos located within the water planning region;
   3. (3) obtain public input in the development, vetting and prioritization of regional water planning activities and proposals;
   4. (4) assist in the funding, development and incorporation of plans for rural communities;
   5. (5) report to the commission by June 30 of each year on the progress of planning activities and outcomes of regional water security plan implementation; and
   6. (6) review existing water plans and data sets of municipalities, counties and other entities within the water planning region and use them as appropriate.

History: Laws 2023, ch. 123, § 5.

ANNOTATIONS

Effective dates. — Laws 2023, ch. 123 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 16, 2023, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.