The bill establishes a one-year "rainfall enhancement pilot project" to be administered by the Roosevelt Soil and Water Conservation District. The project aims to explore the effectiveness of rainfall enhancement techniques as a means to address climate change and drought impacts. It encourages scientific experimentation in artificial nucleation and aims to develop and protect the state's natural water resources. The bill also mandates a joint powers agreement between the Roosevelt district and the Board of Regents of New Mexico State University to analyze and validate data from the project, ensuring that any water generated through these efforts is treated as part of the natural water supply and not subject to new appropriations.

Additionally, the bill requires the state climatologist and extension services to establish reporting criteria and maintain a permanent record of data related to the pilot project. They are tasked with reporting the project's results to a legislative interim committee and providing a final report to the governor and legislature with recommendations for future improvements. The bill appropriates $1.2 million from the general fund for the project, with any unspent funds reverting to the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2026.