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NM SB112

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pete Campos

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 7-27-5 NMSA 1978 governing investment of the Severance Tax Permanent Fund by restructuring the classification of permitted investments

  • Restricts "differential rate investments" (intended to stimulate New Mexico's economy) to only investments made under Subsection F of Section 7-27-5.15 NMSA 1978 going forward

  • Permits certain differential rate investment categories under multiple existing code sections only through July 1, 2026, after which they will no longer be authorized

  • Removes the requirement for the fund to invest in emergency economic relief loans to local governments that was established in a 2020 act

  • Requires all investments to comply with the Uniform Prudent Investor Act and generally accepted accounting principles

Legislative Description

Severance Tax Fund Investment Classes

Last Action

Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/STBTC/SFC

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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