New Mexico SB148: "MIGUEL TRUJILLO DAY"

What the bill says

An act relating to public holidays; designating april 30 of each year as "miguel trujillo day"; making an appropriation.

From the introduced text, January 26, 2026:

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS; DESIGNATING APRIL 30 OF EACH YEAR AS "MIGUEL TRUJILLO DAY"; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. A new section of Chapter 12, Article 5 NMSA 1978 is enacted to read: "[NEW MATERIAL] APRIL 30--MIGUEL TRUJILLO DAY.--In recognition of the successful effort made by marine veteran and Pueblo of Isleta member Miguel Trujillo to secure voting rights for Native Americans living on tribal lands in New Mexico, his birthday, April 30, of each year is designated as "Miguel Trujillo day". Miguel Trujillo day is designated for the people of New Mexico to organize as a community to observe the day with education, celebration and reflection on voting rights and indigenous leadership." .232798.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ SECTION 2. APPROPRIATION.--Seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the Indian affairs department for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 to develop and distribute to the public educational materials about Miguel Trujillo; coordinate with tribes, schools and other public entities to support events in observance of Miguel Trujillo day; and create digital and print resources to expand awareness of Miguel Trujillo's life and accomplishments statewide. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general …

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Sponsors

• Angel M. Charley (D, SD-030) · primary sponsor
• Michelle Paulene Abeyta (D, HD-069)

Latest actions

1. January 26, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SRC/SFC
2. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB148?

SB148 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): "MIGUEL TRUJILLO DAY".

What does SB148 do?

In its own words: An act relating to public holidays; designating april 30 of each year as "miguel trujillo day"; making an appropriation.

What is the status of SB148?

In committee as of January 26, 2026. Latest action: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SRC/SFC (January 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SB148?

Angel M. Charley (D, SD-030), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB148?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=148&year=26