New Mexico SB254: TRUNKED RADIO SUBSCRIBER FEES

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the department of information technology for subscriber fees for the digital trunked radio communications system.

From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR SUBSCRIBER FEES FOR THE DIGITAL TRUNKED RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Two million eight hundred thousand dollars ($2,800,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the department of information technology for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years to fund the payment of subscriber fees for the digital trunked radio communications system to municipal, county and tribal public safety agencies that provide law enforcement, fire, medical or other emergency services. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund. .232818.1

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Sponsors

• Jay C. Block (R, SD-012) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 10, 2026: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
2. February 5, 2026: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
3. February 4, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SFC
4. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB254?

SB254 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): TRUNKED RADIO SUBSCRIBER FEES.

What does SB254 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the department of information technology for subscriber fees for the digital trunked radio communications system.

What is the status of SB254?

In committee as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (February 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB254?

Jay C. Block (R, SD-012).

Where is the official record for SB254?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=254&year=26