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NM HB3

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Art De La Cruz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,282,379,000 total for the New Mexico Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2027, including $683,333,000 from other state funds, $590,046,000 in federal funds, and $9,000,000 in internal service funds/interagency transfers

  • Allocates $807,247,200 for project design and construction, covering highway planning, design, right-of-way acquisition, road construction, rehabilitation, and $123,088,700 in debt service

  • Provides $321,336,300 for highway operations including roadway maintenance, bridge inspection, snow removal, chip sealing, and equipment purchases

  • Funds $98,013,200 for modal programs including transit grants ($33,226,300), air service assistance ($9,785,600), and traffic safety programs, with $8,700,000 coming from the weight distance tax identification permit fund

  • Establishes performance targets including 75% of projects bid on schedule, 91% of interstate lane miles rated fair or better, 95% of bridges in fair or better condition, and limiting traffic fatalities to 400 annually

Legislative Description

Dept. Of Transportation Act Of 2026

Last Action

Succeeding entries: H 2

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation & Public Works1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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