New Mexico HB297: UNM PROJECT ECHO

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation for the university of new mexico's project echo structured literacy educator support initiatives.

From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO'S PROJECT ECHO STRUCTURED LITERACY EDUCATOR SUPPORT INITIATIVES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Two million four hundred thousand dollars ($2,400,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the board of regents of the university of New Mexico for expenditure in fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to support project ECHO'S structured literacy educator support initiatives. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2029 shall revert to the general fund. .233702.1

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Sponsors

• E. Diane Torres-Velásquez (D, HD-030) · primary sponsor
• Pamelya Herndon (D, HD-028)

Latest actions

1. February 3, 2026: Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC/HAFC
2. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is HB297?

HB297 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): UNM PROJECT ECHO.

What does HB297 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation for the university of new mexico's project echo structured literacy educator support initiatives.

What is the status of HB297?

In committee as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC/HAFC (February 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB297?

E. Diane Torres-Velásquez (D, HD-030), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB297?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=297&year=26