New Mexico SB81: PRIMARY CARE CAPITAL FUNDING ACT

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the department of finance and administration for the new mexico finance authority to carry out the purposes of the primary care capital funding act.

From the introduced text, January 22, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE NEW MEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE PRIMARY CARE CAPITAL FUNDING ACT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the department of finance and administration for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years for the New Mexico finance authority to carry out the purposes of the Primary Care Capital Funding Act. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund. .232558.1SA

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Sponsors

• Michael Padilla (D, SD-014) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 2, 2026: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2. January 23, 2026: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
3. January 22, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SFC
4. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB81?

SB81 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PRIMARY CARE CAPITAL FUNDING ACT.

What does SB81 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the department of finance and administration for the new mexico finance authority to carry out the purposes of the primary care capital funding act.

What is the status of SB81?

In committee as of February 2, 2026. Latest action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 2, 2026).

Who sponsored SB81?

Michael Padilla (D, SD-014).

Where is the official record for SB81?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=81&year=26