PADRE ANTONIO JOSE MARTINEZ DOCUMENTARY

SB 354 appropriates $200,000 from the state general fund to the Board of Regents of Northern New Mexico State School for producing an educational documentary about Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, described as a significant New Mexico historical figure. The funds are intended for fiscal year 2026, with any unspent balance reverting to the general fund. The bill directly affects the Board of Regents, which would contract with a production company to create the documentary. This is a funding measure with no additional policy provisions beyond the documentary production. The bill was postponed indefinitely in June 2025 and did not become law.