New Mexico SB44: NM TECH BOARD MONITORING NETWORK

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the board of regents of the new mexico institute of mining and technology for seismology equipment and the expansion of monitoring network capabilities in the bureau of geology and mineral resources of the new mexico institute of mining and technology, in partnership with the oil conservation division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department.

From the introduced text, January 21, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SEISMOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND THE EXPANSION OF MONITORING NETWORK CAPABILITIES IN THE BUREAU OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OIL CONSERVATION DIVISION OF THE ENERGY, MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Two million dollars ($2,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the board of regents of the New Mexico institute of mining and technology for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 for seismology equipment and to expand monitoring network capabilities in the bureau of geology and mineral resources of the New Mexico institute of .233023.1 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ mining and technology, in partnership with the oil conservation division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. - 2 - .233023.1

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Sponsors

• Craig W. Brandt (R, SD-040) · primary sponsor
• Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales (D, SD-006)

Latest actions

1. January 28, 2026: SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2. January 22, 2026: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
3. January 21, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SFC
4. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB44?

SB44 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): NM TECH BOARD MONITORING NETWORK.

What does SB44 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the board of regents of the new mexico institute of mining and technology for seismology equipment and the expansion of monitoring network capabilities in the bureau of geology and mineral resources of the new mexico institute of mining and technology, in partnership with the oil conservation division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department.

What is the status of SB44?

In committee as of January 28, 2026. Latest action: SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (January 28, 2026).

Who sponsored SB44?

Craig W. Brandt (R, SD-040), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB44?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=44&year=26