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Read. Follow. Verify.New Mexico HB 301 authorizes IT projects for the judicial branch and appropriates $1.2 million for district attorney technology
Last action · February 3, 2026: Not PrintedSponsor: Rebecca Dow
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What This Bill Proposed
New Mexico HB 301 permits the Department of Information Technology to undertake IT projects for the judicial branch and establishes a $1,200,000 from the general fund for district attorney technology purchases in 2027.
District offices across New Mexico receive $1,200,000 in state funding specifically designated for upgrading technology goods and services during 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.
administrative office of the district attorneys
Receives a $1,200,000 general fund appropriation in fiscal year 2027 to purchase technology goods and services for district attorneys statewide.
Department of Information Technology
Gains the authority to undertake IT projects for the judicial branch, establish vendor price agreements, and publish an annual catalog of goods and services.
judicial branch of government
Permitted to engage the Department of Information Technology to undertake information technology projects.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 3, 2026New Mexico LegislatureNot Printed
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Judicial Access to Centralized IT
The measure expands the authority of the Department of Information Technology to undertake projects specifically for the judicial branch, bridging executive-managed IT services with judicial operations.
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www.nmlegis.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 35)
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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