New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SB61: RURAL LIBRARIES
Status: In committee, January 30, 2026
What the bill says
An act making an appropriation for rural libraries.
From the introduced text, January 22, 2026:
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR RURAL LIBRARIES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Five million dollars ($5,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the cultural affairs department for expenditure in fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to support the operation of rural libraries; provided that no more than two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) shall be spent in any one fiscal year. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2028 shall revert to the general fund. .233060.1
Sponsors
- Pete Campos (D, SD-008) · primary sponsor
- Gabriel Ramos (R, SD-028)
- Leo Jaramillo (D, SD-005)
- Martin R. Zamora (R, HD-063)
- Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (D, SD-039)
Latest actions
- : SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
- : Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SIRC/SFC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: CULTURAL AFFAIRS (arts, museums, libraries)
Common questions
- What is SB61?
- SB61 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): RURAL LIBRARIES.
- What does SB61 do?
- In its own words: An act making an appropriation for rural libraries.
- What is the status of SB61?
- In committee as of January 30, 2026. Latest action: SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (January 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB61?
- Pete Campos (D, SD-008), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB61?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=61&year=26
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