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HM 49NEW MEXICOSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

New Mexico House declares February 4, 2026 'UNM Day'

Original title: "UNM DAY"

Last action · February 10, 2026: Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)Sponsor: Day Hochman-Vigil

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What This Bill Proposed

The New Mexico House of Representatives officially declares February 4, 2026, as 'UNM Day' to recognize the University of New Mexico's educational, medical, and economic contributions to the state.

Why it matters

Changes only the official designation of the legislative day; no funding or service changes are stated.

Background

The University of New Mexico is the state's flagship university, founded in 1889. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

University of New Mexico

The university is formally recognized by the New Mexico House of Representatives through the declaration of UNM Day.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Memorial 49 do?

It officially declares February 4, 2026, as 'UNM Day' in the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Does this memorial appropriate any funding or change university operations?

No, it is a commemorative and does not alter funding, services, or operations.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the House.

Procedural history

4 actions

Feb 10, 2026Governor of New Mexico
Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
Feb 4, 2026HouseFloor
Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:70 N:0
Feb 4, 2026New Mexico Legislature
Withdrawn from committee or daily calendar for subsequent action
Feb 4, 2026New Mexico LegislatureCommittee
Not Printed, Not referred to committee, tabled

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

University of New Mexico, Day Hochman-Vigil, New Mexico

OrganizationUniversity of New Mexico“Flagship state university honored by the memorial”Map →

PersonDay Hochman-Vigil“House sponsor of HM 49”Map →

locationNew Mexico“State where the university is located”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.nmlegis.gov

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