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SB 33

WILDFIRE PREPARED ACT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anita Gonzales and 3 co-sponsors

New Mexico signs wildfire preparedness legislation establishing coordinated state response systems, prevention programs, and emergency funding to reduce wildfire damage and protect communities.

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Bill Summary · SB 33

Legislative bill overview

SB 33, the Wildfire Prepared Act, establishes a comprehensive framework for wildfire preparedness and response in New Mexico. The bill allocates resources, coordinates agencies, and implements prevention strategies to reduce wildfire risk and enhance emergency response capabilities across the state.

Why is this important

New Mexico experiences some of the largest and most destructive wildfires in the nation, with recent fires devastating communities and ecosystems. Coordinated, funded preparedness measures can reduce property damage, protect lives, and lower long-term recovery costs while supporting wildland-urban interface communities most at risk.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Whether the allocated budget is sufficient for implementation and whether it diverts resources from other state priorities
  • Land management authority: Potential disagreements between state, federal, tribal, and local agencies over coordination responsibilities and decision-making authority
  • Agricultural and forestry impacts: Concerns from logging, ranching, and agricultural interests about how prevention strategies affect land use and economic activities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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