New Mexico SB244: UNM STUDENT ATHLETES FUNDING

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the board of regents of the university of new mexico to support student athletes.

From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TO SUPPORT STUDENT ATHLETES. 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 board of regents of the university of New Mexico for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 to support student athletes, including travel, nutrition and overall student athlete needs. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. .233650.2

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Sponsors

• Antonio Maestas (D, 26) · primary sponsor
• George K. Muñoz (D, SD-004)

Latest actions

1. February 11, 2026: SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2. February 4, 2026: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
3. February 3, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SFC
4. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB244?

SB244 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): UNM STUDENT ATHLETES FUNDING.

What does SB244 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the board of regents of the university of new mexico to support student athletes.

What is the status of SB244?

In committee as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 11, 2026).

Who sponsored SB244?

Antonio Maestas (D, 26), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB244?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=244&year=26