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Read. Follow. Verify.New Mexico appropriates $13.25 million from the public project revolving fund for drinking water, local planning, and cultural facilities
Last action · March 3, 2026: Signed by Governor - Chapter 16 - Mar. 3Sponsor: Kathleen Cates
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What This Bill Does
New Mexico appropriates $13.25 million total from the public project revolving fund to three specific state funds for 2027 and beyond, preventing any unspent money from returning to the revolving fund at year-end.
Local governments, water infrastructure projects, and state cultural facilities receive designated state funding to match federal grants and support infrastructure planning starting in 2027.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund
Receives a $6,250,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years.
Local Government Planning Fund
Receives a $2,000,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years.
Cultural Affairs Facilities Infrastructure Fund
Receives a $5,000,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years.
Key Facts
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
8 actions- Mar 3, 2026Governor of New MexicoEnrolledSigned by Governor - Chapter 16 - Mar. 3
- Feb 18, 2026SenateFloorPassed in the Senate - Y:41 N:0
- Feb 16, 2026SenateSFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- Feb 12, 2026SenateCommitteeSent to SFC - Referrals: SFC
- Feb 12, 2026HouseFloorPassed in the House of Representatives - Y:67 N:0
- Feb 10, 2026HouseHAFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
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- Jan 29, 2026HouseHRDLC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- Jan 22, 2026HouseCommitteeSent to HRDLC - Referrals: HRDLC/HAFC
Version history
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State Matching for Federal Water Act
The appropriation specifically links state public project revolving funds to federal matching requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974.
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Sources
www.nmlegis.gov
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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