New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SB201: RURAL LIBRARIES
Status: In committee, February 11, 2026
What the bill says
An act making an appropriation for rural libraries.
From the introduced text, January 30, 2026:
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR RURAL LIBRARIES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--One million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the cultural affairs department for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 to support the operation of rural libraries. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. .233062.1
Sponsors
- Pete Campos (D, SD-008) · primary sponsor
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 SB201?
- SB201 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): RURAL LIBRARIES.
- What does SB201 do?
- In its own words: An act making an appropriation for rural libraries.
- What is the status of SB201?
- In committee as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB201?
- Pete Campos (D, SD-008).
- Where is the official record for SB201?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=201&year=26
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