New Mexico HB288: NM HISTORIC WOMEN MARKER PROGRAM

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the cultural affairs department for the new mexico historic women marker program.

From the introduced text, February 2, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT FOR THE NEW MEXICO HISTORIC WOMEN MARKER PROGRAM. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($450,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the cultural affairs department for expenditure in fiscal years 2026 through 2029 for the expansion and continuing implementation of the New Mexico historic women marker program. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2029 shall revert to the general fund. .233599.2

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Sponsors

• Gail Armstrong (R, HD-049) · primary sponsor
• Pamelya Herndon (D, HD-028)
• Cathrynn N. Brown (R, HD-055)

Latest actions

1. February 5, 2026: HRDLC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2. February 2, 2026: Sent to HRDLC - Referrals: HRDLC/HAFC
3. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is HB288?

HB288 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): NM HISTORIC WOMEN MARKER PROGRAM.

What does HB288 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the cultural affairs department for the new mexico historic women marker program.

What is the status of HB288?

In committee as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: HRDLC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB288?

Gail Armstrong (R, HD-049), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB288?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=288&year=26