New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SB274: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE
Status: Passed one chamber, February 18, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to the public peace, health, safety and welfare; making appropriations to the children, youth and families department, the public education department, the department of finance and administration, the aging and long-term services department and the department of transportation.
From the committee substitute text, February 17, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO THE PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT, THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, THE AGING AND LONG-TERM SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATIONS.-- A. The following appropriations are made from the general fund for expenditure in fiscal year 2026. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2026 shall revert to the general fund: (1) two million seven hundred thousand dollars ($2,700,000) to the juvenile justice division of the children, youth and families department to carry out the duties of that .234162.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ SFC/SB division; and (2) seven million dollars ($7,000,000) to the protective services division of the children, youth and families department to carry out the duties of that department. B. The following appropriations are made from the general fund for expenditure in fiscal year 2027. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund: (1) eight million dollars ($8,000,000) to the children, youth and families department to finalize and implement the department's child welfare information system; (2) four million dollars ($4,000,000) to the public education department for school …
Sponsors
- George K. Muñoz (D, SD-004) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Sent to HAFC - Referrals: HAFC
- : Passed in the Senate - Y:37 N:0
- : SFC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution
- : SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
- : Referred to: SCC/SFC
- : Withdrawn from committee or daily calendar for subsequent action
- : Not Printed
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Votes
- Senate Floor Vote (February 18, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: STATE AGENCIES & DEPARTMENTS (including reorganization), FINANCE, PUBLIC
Common questions
- What is SB274?
- SB274 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE.
- What does SB274 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to the public peace, health, safety and welfare; making appropriations to the children, youth and families department, the public education department, the department of finance and administration, the aging and long-term services department and the department of transportation.
- What is the status of SB274?
- Passed one chamber as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: Sent to HAFC - Referrals: HAFC (February 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB274?
- George K. Muñoz (D, SD-004).
- Where is the official record for SB274?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=274&year=26
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