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NM SB199

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pete Campos

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Educational Television Equipment Replacement Fund to also cover educational radio stations operated by state institutions of higher education or public schools
  • Requires the Higher Education Department to develop criteria and rules for disbursing funds for equipment replacement at both television and radio stations
  • Mandates a specific line item for educational television and radio replacement be included in appropriations recommended by the department
  • Removes outdated language referencing the 1982 General Appropriation Act and non-reversion provisions
  • Amends Section 21-1-34 NMSA 1978 (originally Laws 1977, Chapter 330)

Legislative Description

Fund Disbursements For Educational Radio

Last Action

Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SFC

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees1/30/2026

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