This bill authorizes municipalities in New Mexico to acquire, operate, and maintain municipal utilities specifically for storm water services, which includes the collection, treatment, storage, or disposal of storm water. It allows municipalities to charge a just and reasonable fee for these services to property owners within their jurisdiction. Additionally, the bill amends the definition of "municipal utility" in the Municipal Code to explicitly include storm water facilities, thereby expanding the scope of services that municipalities can provide.

The bill also makes amendments to existing sections of the Municipal Code, including the definitions of various terms related to municipal utilities. Notably, it updates the definition of "municipal utility" to encompass storm water facilities alongside other utility services such as water, gas, and electricity. Furthermore, it clarifies that municipalities may require advance payments or deposits for storm water services, similar to other utility services, and establishes a framework for enforcing payment for these services.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 3-1-2, 3-23-1
Final Version: 3-1-2, 3-23-1