HB303

Utility Certificate Of Public Convenience

Chamber Passed·2/16/26
Introduced Text

New Mexico HB303 mandates public utilities to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity before providing service to customers.

New Mexico HB303 amends the Public Utility Act to require public utilities to secure a certificate of public convenience and necessity before offering service to customers. The bill outlines specific ratemaking principles and treatment for certified facilities, including provisions for extensions and decertification. It also allows for expedited approval processes if no protests are filed within sixty days. The act emphasizes the importance of energy storage systems that reduce costs, fossil fuel use, and greenhouse gases, while ensuring grid reliability and security.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 49–16 · Feb 16
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Final Passage

49 Yea

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16 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 13

1:30 PM

House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

History

Feb 17

Senate

Sent to SJC - Referrals: SJC

Feb 17

Senate

Action Postponed Indefinitely

Feb 16

House

House of Representatives Floor Amendment