HB 68 DOT CATTLE GUARD CLEARING ON TRIBAL LANDS

Rep Anthony Allison

Actions: HPREF [2] HGEIC/HAFC-HGEIC [3] DP-HAFC

Scheduled: Not Scheduled

 House Bill 68 (HB 69) makes an appropriation to the Department of Transportation to clear cattle guards on New Mexican Native American, Native American Nation, tribe and pueblo lands.
 

 House Bill 68 (HB 68) in Section 1 appropriates funds, provides for consultation to assess which cattle guards need clearing, and requires the department shall obtain right-of-way privileges.
A. Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for expenditure in Fiscal Year 2025 to clear cattle guards on New Mexican Native American nation, tribe and pueblo lands. 
B. DOT shall consult with the Native American nations, tribes and pueblos to assess which cattle guards need clearing and prioritize those with the greatest need and use. The department shall also obtain any right-of-way privileges needed before clearing a cattle guard. 
C. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of Fiscal Year 2025 shall revert to the General Fund.