New Mexico HB201: IPRA TASK FORCE FUNDING

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the attorney general to hire staff to assist a task force convened by the attorney general to study the inspection of public records act.

From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HIRE STAFF TO ASSIST A TASK FORCE CONVENED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO STUDY THE INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the attorney general for expenditure in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to hire staff to assist a task force convened by the attorney general to study the Inspection of Public Records Act. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. .232286.3

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Sponsors

• Cathrynn N. Brown (R, HD-055) · primary sponsor
• Natalie Figueroa (D, SD-018)

Latest actions

1. February 3, 2026: HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
2. January 28, 2026: Sent to HJC - Referrals: HJC/HAFC
3. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is HB201?

HB201 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): IPRA TASK FORCE FUNDING.

What does HB201 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the attorney general to hire staff to assist a task force convened by the attorney general to study the inspection of public records act.

What is the status of HB201?

In committee as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (February 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB201?

Cathrynn N. Brown (R, HD-055), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB201?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=201&year=26