NM HB287

Increases the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee from 8 to 12 members, with 6 appointed from each chamber, and changes the committee from an interim committee to a permanent joint committee

Shifts the committee's role from conducting studies to actively monitoring and overseeing health and human services programs, agencies, policies, and services for all New Mexico residents

Creates a new director position hired by the committee and establishes year-round dedicated staff with required expertise in behavioral health, health equity, social justice, law, policy, or finance

Grants the committee subpoena power over state agencies, political subdivisions, state contractors, and any entity receiving state funding, with subpoenas enforceable through district courts

Appropriates $500,000 from the general fund to the Legislative Council Service for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund committee staffing and activities