New Mexico lawmakers say a proposal to change the way funding for dams, roadways and other infrastructure projects is allocated may not be approved because of lack of time.
The Albuquerque Journal reports that the measure, filed earlier this week, would have to make its way through both legislative chambers in just two weeks to make it to Gov. Susana Martinez's desk before the 30-day legislative session ends.
Currently lawmakers allocate a set amount of funding for capital outlays. That money is dived up for infrastructure projects in legislative districts. Under the proposal, a planning council would be created to prioritize projects before the Legislature approved an annual capital outlay bill.
The proposal has support in both the House and Senate.
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Information from: Albuquerque Journal.
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