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New Mexico House Bill HB1
New Mexico 2025 2nd Special Session
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New Mexico 2025 2nd Special Session

New Mexico House Bill HB1

Introduced
11/10/25  
Report Pass
11/10/25  
Engrossed
11/10/25  
Enrolled
11/10/25  
Chaptered
11/10/25  

Caption

General Appropriations

Impact

The bill notably affects state laws concerning fiscal management and public welfare by ensuring that specific and immediate financial needs of the government are met. It includes an appropriation of $20 million weekly from the general fund reserve to support the income support division of the health care authority for state nutrition assistance. This measure aims to bridge funding gaps for individuals who would otherwise be eligible for federal SNAP benefits, thus maintaining a safety net for vulnerable populations in the state.

Summary

House Bill 1 (HB1) pertains to general appropriations for the state of New Mexico during the second special session of the 57th legislature. The bill outlines various appropriations from legislative cash balances for necessary expenses, including funds for the house of representatives and the senate, as well as specific funding for the administrative office of the courts for enhanced security measures. It also addresses appropriations directed towards nutrition assistance for those eligible for federal benefits, marking a crucial point for public welfare provisions in the state.

Contention

While HB1 aims to provide essential funding, discussions around the bill have highlighted concerns regarding fiscal sustainability. Some legislators argue that the proposed weekly appropriations from the general fund could strain financial resources if federal funding does not materialize. Additionally, there are apprehensions around the governance of this appropriated funding, particularly regarding the accountability of how these funds are utilized to provide actual benefits to residents and whether the financial setup is robust enough to prevent deficits at the end of fiscal year 2026.

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

NM HB1

General Appropriations

NM HB2

General Appropriation Act Of 2025

NM HB141

General Appropriation Act Of 2025

NM SB442

General Appropriation Act Of 2025

NM SB229

General Appropriation Act Of 2025

NM SB397

New Mexico Next Generation Act

NM SB29

Water Project Fund Appropriation

NM HB41

Public Project Fund Appropriations

NM HB1

Feed Bill

NM SB385

Attorney General Services For Agencies

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