The Senate Conservation Committee convened on February 22, 2025, to discuss several key legislative matters, including the passage of Senate Bill 412 and amendments related to the Rio Hondo Watershed District.

The meeting began with a motion from Senator Townsend for a "do pass" recommendation on Senate Bill 412, which received a second from Senator Charlie. Following a roll call vote, the committee unanimously approved the bill, with all members present voting in favor.

After the successful vote, the committee turned its attention to an amendment concerning the Rio Hondo Watershed District. It was noted that while the title of the bill included Taos County, the body of the bill did not. Senator Townsend proposed an amendment to insert "Taos County" into the body of the bill on line 19, following the term "district." This motion was met with no opposition and was approved.

As the meeting concluded, the chair informed the committee that additional bills would be reviewed in the following week, including a carryover bill from Senator Hamlin. The agenda for the next meeting will also include discussions on joint memorials and other legislative matters, with three bills and two memorials currently on the docket.

Overall, the meeting was productive, with significant progress made on key conservation legislation and preparations for future discussions.