New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB299: HIGHWAY 180 ROAD PROJECT
Status: In committee, February 17, 2026
What the bill says
An act making an appropriation from the general fund to the department of transportation for the second phase of a road infrastructure project on certain portions of united states highway 180.
From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF A ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 180. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Three hundred fifty million dollars ($350,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the department of transportation for expenditure in fiscal years 2026 through 2029 for acquisition of rights of way, planning, design and construction and to match federal and other state funds for the second phase of road infrastructure project 1101841 on United States highway 180 to expand the highway from two lanes to four lanes between the city of Bayard and the city of Deming. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2029 shall revert to the general fund. .233140.2
Sponsors
- Luis M. Terrazas (R, HD-039) · primary sponsor
- Gabriel Ramos (R, SD-028)
- Jenifer Jones (R, HD-032)
- Brantley, Crystal (R, 35)
Latest actions
- : HTPWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HTPWC - Referrals: HTPWC/HAFC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: HIGHWAYS, ROADS & BRIDGES
Common questions
- What is HB299?
- HB299 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HIGHWAY 180 ROAD PROJECT.
- What does HB299 do?
- In its own words: An act making an appropriation from the general fund to the department of transportation for the second phase of a road infrastructure project on certain portions of united states highway 180.
- What is the status of HB299?
- In committee as of February 17, 2026. Latest action: HTPWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB299?
- Luis M. Terrazas (R, HD-039), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB299?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=299&year=26
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