This bill authorizes municipalities in New Mexico to acquire, operate, and maintain municipal utilities specifically for storm water services, which include 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 several amendments to existing definitions within the Municipal Code. Notably, it clarifies the definition of "municipal utility" to encompass storm water facilities alongside other utility services such as sewer, water, gas, and electric facilities. Furthermore, it updates the provisions regarding service charges and deposits for various municipal services, including storm water service, ensuring that municipalities have the authority to enforce payment for these services effectively.

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