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HB 297NEW MEXICOSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

New Mexico appropriates $2.4 million for UNM Project ECHO literacy initiatives

Original title: UNM PROJECT ECHO

Last action · February 3, 2026: Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC/HAFCSponsors: Pamelya Herndon and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 297 appropriates $2.4 million from the state general fund to the University of New Mexico to support Project ECHO structured literacy educator support initiatives across s 2027 through 2029.

Why it matters

The measure directs state funds specifically toward educator literacy support programs administered through the University of New Mexico, with any unspent money returning to the state general fund after 2029.

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

Receives an appropriation of $2,400,000 to expend on structured literacy educator support initiatives.

Directly affected

Educators

Gain access to structured literacy support initiatives funded through the University of New Mexico's Project ECHO.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does House Bill 297 appropriate?

House Bill 297 appropriates $2,400,000 from the general fund.

What happens to unspent funds after fiscal year 2029?

Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of 2029 s to the general fund.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

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Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee
Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC/HAFC

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Diane Torres-Velásquez, University of New Mexico, Pamelya Herndon

PersonDiane Torres-Velásquez“Introduced House Bill 297.”Map →

OrganizationUniversity of New Mexico“Recipient of the $2,400,000 appropriation for Project ECHO literacy initiatives.”Map →

PersonPamelya Herndon“Introduced House Bill 297.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.nmlegis.gov

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