New Mexico SB248: INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to create an indian affairs commission to facilitate communication and consultation between new mexico indian nations, tribes and pueblos and the federal government.

From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO CREATE AN INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION AND CONSULTATION BETWEEN NEW MEXICO INDIAN NATIONS, TRIBES AND PUEBLOS AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Four million dollars ($4,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the Indian affairs department for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 to create an Indian affairs commission to facilitate communication and consultation between New Mexico Indian nations, tribes and pueblos and the federal government. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. .233690.1

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Sponsors

• Shannon D. Pinto (D, SD-003) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 12, 2026: SIRC: 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/SIRC/SFC
4. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB248?

SB248 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION.

What does SB248 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to create an indian affairs commission to facilitate communication and consultation between new mexico indian nations, tribes and pueblos and the federal government.

What is the status of SB248?

In committee as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SB248?

Shannon D. Pinto (D, SD-003).

Where is the official record for SB248?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=248&year=26