New Mexico appropriates $2 million for the regional farm to food bank program

Original title: REGIONAL FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM

Last action · January 29, 2026: SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendationSponsors: Pete Campos and 4 others

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What This Bill Proposed

New Mexico appropriates $2,000,000 from the to the board of regents of New Mexico State University for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to fund the regional farm to food bank program, effective immediately upon enactment.

Why it matters

Directs two million dollars in state funds to support local agricultural purchasing for food banks with unspent balances rolling over across fiscal years rather than returning to the .

Background

Senate Bill 108 was introduced during the 2026 regular session of the 57th New Mexico Legislature. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

New Mexico State University

The board of regents receives the $2,000,000 appropriation for expenditure by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

Directly affected

New Mexico Department of Agriculture

Gains expenditure authority for the regional farm to food bank program across fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 108 appropriate?

Senate Bill 108 appropriates $2,000,000 from the .

What happens to unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year?

Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of a fiscal year shall not to the .

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Jan 29, 2026Senate
SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
Jan 26, 2026Senate
SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
Jan 23, 2026SenateCommittee
Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SCONC/SFC

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