Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 189: CYFD SUPPORT & SERVICES TO LGBTQ+ FAMILIES

HB 189 allocates $200,000 from the general fund to New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) for fiscal year 2027. The funding directly supports LGBTQ+ families by providing statewide "family affirmation services" and education/outreach programs to help LGBTQ+ individuals and families consider foster parenting or adoption. Key provisions include creating targeted support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) families and expanding outreach to encourage LGBTQ+ participation in foster care and adoption systems. The bill specifies that unspent funds will revert to the general fund by the end of fiscal year 2027. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, focused on resource allocation for CYFD services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $200,000 from general fund for LGBTQ+ family services, directly funding a state program under fiscal management.95% confidence

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in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 87: SOTERIA MODEL RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FUNDING

HB 87 appropriates $1 million from the state general fund to the Health Care Authority for fiscal year 2027. The funding is specifically for an organization in Dona Ana County that provides long-term residential treatment using the Soteria model, which serves individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and psychosis. The bill requires the funds to cover residential treatment services only and mandates that any unspent balance at year-end reverts to the general fund. This is a direct funding mechanism targeting mental health care access in a specific community setting.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from general fund for mental health treatment program, directly funding public services under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $1M for Soteria model mental health residential treatment, directly funding specialized care for serious mental illness per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Mental Health

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signed · New Mexico · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 7: APPRENTICESHIP ASSISTANCE ACT TRANSFERS

HB 7 directs annual transfers from New Mexico's Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Trust Fund to two specific programs: $2.5 million to the Public Works Apprentice and Training Fund and $2.5 million to the Workforce Solutions Department for fiscal year 2026, with amounts reducing to $1.5 million each annually after 2026. These funds support apprenticeship programs under the Apprenticeship Assistance Act, directly aiding job training for workers in public works and other sectors. The bill ensures dedicated funding for workforce development while including a contingency to transfer money to the general fund only if other reserves are exhausted during budget shortfalls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects $2.5M/year from existing trust fund to apprenticeship programs, funding workforce development under Budget & Taxes appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds apprenticeship programs for job training, directly supporting workforce development and employment standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Apprenticeships Workforce Development

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 82: UNLEADED AVIATION FUEL GRANT PROGRAM

SB 82 creates a New Mexico state grant program to help publicly owned airports install unleaded aviation fuel systems. The program, funded with $5 million from the general fund, provides competitive grants of up to $200,000 per airport to airports without existing unleaded fuel access. Eligible applicants include publicly owned airports, state political subdivisions, and tribal nations/pueblos. The grant requires installations to use alcohol-free gasoline with lead content under 0.001 grams per gallon, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M general fund for airport fuel grants, advancing infrastructure spending under fiscal management90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds $5M for airport infrastructure upgrades (unleaded fuel systems), directly advancing transportation infrastructure through competitive grants for publicly owned airports.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Airports

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in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 130: CYFD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PGMS FUNDING

HB 130 allocates $5 million from the state general fund to New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) for community-based domestic violence programs during fiscal year 2027. This funding directly supports local organizations providing services like shelter, counseling, and safety planning to domestic violence victims across the state. Any unspent funds at the end of fiscal year 2027 must revert to the general fund. The bill establishes a dedicated, time-bound funding mechanism for these critical community services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from general fund to CYFD for domestic violence programs, directly funding essential state services under budget appropriations.90% confidence

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in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 8: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRUST FUND

SB 8 authorizes a $650 million transfer from New Mexico's general fund to the Behavioral Health Trust Fund for fiscal year 2027. This funding directly supports the state's behavioral health services by replenishing the trust fund, which finances mental health and substance use disorder programs. The bill establishes a specific, one-time funding mechanism to bolster existing services without creating new programs or eligibility criteria. It affects all New Mexicans who access behavioral health care through state-funded programs, as the transfer aims to strengthen service availability and infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $650M transfer from general fund to Behavioral Health Trust Fund, directly increasing state funding for mental health services under budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health/substance use programs with $650M transfer, directly advancing behavioral health services per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 237: SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM

HB 237 creates New Mexico's Small Business Disaster Relief Program, providing state grants to small businesses in areas declared disaster zones by the governor when federal aid or insurance reimbursement is unavailable. The program covers operating expenses (payroll, rent, utilities), property repairs, and other disaster-related costs, with applicants required to demonstrate lack of other funding sources. It establishes a $1 million nonreverting fund in the state treasury (appropriated from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 onward), administered by the Economic Development Department through a competitive review process. The department must report annually on grant recipients, amounts, and employment impacts to the legislative finance committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $1M state fund from treasury for small business relief, directly appropriating budget for essential disaster aid program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tags Small Business

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in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 243: EQUINE SHELTER FUND & TRUST FUND

HB 243 creates an Equine Welfare Trust Fund and amends the Equine Shelter Rescue Fund to better support registered equine rescue and retirement facilities in New Mexico. It transfers $5 million from the state’s General Fund to the new Trust Fund, which will invest the money and annually transfer 4% of its average value to the Shelter Fund starting in 2027. The Shelter Fund will then provide annual grants to eligible facilities (such as tax-exempt organizations not breeding horses) for costs like shelter, veterinary care, adoption programs, and basic equine welfare services. Facilities must apply for funding and report on their use of funds, and the state must submit annual reports to the legislature on fund distribution and outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers $5M from General Fund to create trust fund supporting equine shelters via annual grants, directly funding a public program through state budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 210: HEALTH INFO EXCHANGE INFO SHARING

HB 210 allocates $4.813 million from the general fund to the Health Care Authority for fiscal year 2027. It directly provides healthcare facilities (like hospitals and clinics) with subsidized subscriptions to New Mexico's state-designated Health Information Exchange (HIE), encouraging them to share patient health data electronically. The bill’s key mechanism is covering the cost of HIE subscriptions for participating facilities, aiming to improve data sharing across providers. Any unspent funds at year-end would revert to the general fund. This is a funding measure, not a policy change to patient care standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.8M from general fund to subsidize HIE subscriptions, directly funding public health data sharing infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $4.813M for HIE subscriptions to improve healthcare data sharing, directly funding infrastructure to enhance provider coordination and patient care access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates $4.8M to subsidize HIE subscriptions, directly advancing electronic health data exchange technology. Promotes adoption of state-designated HIE system for healthcare data sharing.90% confidence

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in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 187: NMFA WATER PROJECT FUND

SB 187 appropriates $222 million from the state general fund to the New Mexico Finance Authority's Water Project Fund for water projects authorized by the 2026 legislature. The funds must be spent by the end of fiscal year 2027, with any unused balance reverting to the general fund. This bill directly affects the state's water infrastructure projects by providing dedicated funding for approved initiatives. It does not change policy but enables specific water-related projects through a one-time budget allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $222M from general fund to water projects, directly funding a state program through budget allocation per finance subject.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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