New Mexico SB230: NM HISTORIC WOMEN MARKER PROGRAM

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the cultural affairs department for the new mexico historic women marker program.

From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT FOR THE NEW MEXICO HISTORIC WOMEN MARKER PROGRAM. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($450,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the cultural affairs department for expenditure in fiscal years 2026 through 2029 for the expansion and continuing implementation of the New Mexico historic women marker program. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2029 shall revert to the general fund. .233680.1

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Sponsors

• Nicole Tobiassen (R, SD-021) · primary sponsor
• Angel M. Charley (D, SD-030)
• Candy Spence Ezzell (R, SD-032)

Latest actions

1. February 4, 2026: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
2. February 3, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SIRC/SFC
3. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB230?

SB230 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): NM HISTORIC WOMEN MARKER PROGRAM.

What does SB230 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the cultural affairs department for the new mexico historic women marker program.

What is the status of SB230?

In committee as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session (February 4, 2026).

Who sponsored SB230?

Nicole Tobiassen (R, SD-021), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB230?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=230&year=26