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NM HB180
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Harlan Vincent
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AI Summary
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Renames the "federal reimbursement revolving fund" to the "executive order for disasters fund" and authorizes expenditures for natural disasters and states of martial law declared by executive order
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Authorizes expenditures from the appropriation contingency fund for non-natural disasters declared by executive order, allowing the governor to provide lodging, shelter, health care, food, or transportation for affected persons
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Creates a disaster funding task force composed of the legislative finance committee director, homeland security director, adjutant general, and finance secretary to review provisions and recommend legislation by November 1, 2026
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Requires transfers to the natural disaster revolving fund from the appropriation contingency fund in August 2026 and 2027, up to $50 million minus the existing fund balance
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Establishes annual reporting requirements by October 1 for each disaster declaration, detailing executive order purpose, affected county, fund balances, expenditure timelines, and contracted entities
Legislative Description
Use Of Emergency Funds & Disasters
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor
2/19/2026