New Mexico HB101: REGIONAL FARM TO FOOD BANK FUNDING

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation for the regional farm to food bank program; declaring an emergency.

From the introduced text, January 16, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE REGIONAL FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Two hundred million dollars ($200,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the board of regents of New Mexico state university for the New Mexico department of agriculture for expenditure in fiscal year 2026 and subsequent fiscal years for the regional farm to food bank program. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund. SECTION 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately. .233190.1

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Sponsors

• Joanne Ferrary (D, HD-037) · primary sponsor
• Rebecca Dow (R, HD-038)
• Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (D, SD-039)
• Gail Armstrong (R, HD-049)

Latest actions

1. January 27, 2026: HAAWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
2. January 22, 2026: Sent to HAAWC - Referrals: HAAWC/HAFC
3. : Action Postponed Indefinitely
4. : Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF

Common questions

What is HB101?

HB101 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): REGIONAL FARM TO FOOD BANK FUNDING.

What does HB101 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation for the regional farm to food bank program; declaring an emergency.

What is the status of HB101?

In committee as of January 27, 2026. Latest action: HAAWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (January 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HB101?

Joanne Ferrary (D, HD-037), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB101?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=101&year=26