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NM HB180

Bill

Status

Vetoed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Harlan Vincent

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance2/11/2026
Government, Elections & Indian Affairs1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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