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SB 248NEW MEXICOSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

New Mexico appropriates $4 million to create Indian affairs commission for tribal consultation

Original title: INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION

Last action · February 12, 2026: SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendationSponsor: Shannon Pinto

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 248 appropriates $4,000,000 from the state to the Indian Affairs Department for 2027 to establish a commission facilitating communication and consultation between New Mexico Indian nations, tribes, pueblos, and the federal government.

Why it matters

The measure allocates $4 million in state funds specifically to establish a new advisory and consultative body, with any unspent money returning to the at the end of 2027.

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

Indian affairs department

Receives a $4,000,000 appropriation to create and administer the new commission.

Directly affected

New Mexico Indian nations, tribes and pueblos

Engaged through a new commission designed to facilitate communication and consultation with the federal government.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 248 appropriate?

The bill appropriates $4,000,000 from the state .

What agency receives the funding?

The Indian affairs department receives the appropriation.

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

Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of 2027 s 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

Feb 12, 2026Senate
SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
Feb 4, 2026Senate
SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
Feb 3, 2026SenateCommittee
Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SIRC/SFC

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Indian affairs department, State of New Mexico

OrganizationIndian affairs department“Recipient of the $4,000,000 appropriation”Map →

locationState of New Mexico“Jurisdiction enacting the bill and providing general fund monies”Map →

Sources

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www.nmlegis.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 45)
Controversy15
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