New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB243: EQUINE SHELTER FUND & TRUST FUND
Status: In committee, January 29, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to equines; amending provisions relating to the equine shelter rescue fund; establishing the equine welfare trust fund; making a transfer from the general fund to the equine welfare trust fund; making an appropriation.
From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO EQUINES; AMENDING PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE EQUINE SHELTER RESCUE FUND; ESTABLISHING THE EQUINE WELFARE TRUST FUND; MAKING A TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE EQUINE WELFARE TRUST FUND; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. Section 77-2-32 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2013, Chapter 49, Section 1, as amended) is amended to read: "77-2-32. EQUINE SHELTER RESCUE FUND--CREATED.-- A. The "equine shelter rescue fund" is created as a nonreverting fund in the state treasury. The fund consists of distributions, appropriations, gifts, grants, donations and amounts designated pursuant to Section 7-2-30.7 NMSA 1978. [The board shall administer the fund, and] Money in the fund is appropriated to the board of regents of New Mexico state .233255.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ university for expenditure by the New Mexico department of agriculture to carry out the intent of aiding equine [rescues] rescue or retirement facilities and [homeless] equines that are surrendered, transferred by the board or law enforcement or otherwise acquired for purposes of rescue or sanctuary in the state, including: (1) providing shelter or placement based on capacity; (2) contracting with or employing equine trainers; (3) providing feed and pasture to maintain equines; (4) providing for basic and emergency veterinary care or husbandry, including …
Sponsors
- Joseph Sanchez (D, HD-040) · primary sponsor
- Tara L. Lujan (D, HD-048)
- G. Andrés Romero (D, HD-010)
- Cynthia Borrego (D, HD-017)
Latest actions
- : Sent to HAAWC - Referrals: HAAWC/HAFC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: ANIMALS (fish, livestock, pets, wildlife), FINANCE, PUBLIC
Common questions
- What is HB243?
- HB243 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): EQUINE SHELTER FUND & TRUST FUND.
- What does HB243 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to equines; amending provisions relating to the equine shelter rescue fund; establishing the equine welfare trust fund; making a transfer from the general fund to the equine welfare trust fund; making an appropriation.
- What is the status of HB243?
- In committee as of January 29, 2026. Latest action: Sent to HAAWC - Referrals: HAAWC/HAFC (January 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB243?
- Joseph Sanchez (D, HD-040), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB243?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=243&year=26
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