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NM SB215

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

George Munoz

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires political subdivisions to deposit program income earned from state disaster loans (authorized under Laws 2023, Chapter 2 and Laws 2024 1st Special Session) into the Natural Disaster Revolving Fund

  • Defines "program income" to include fees for services, rental income from property acquired with loan funds, sale of commodities, license fees, royalties on patents/copyrights, and interest earned

  • Removes the provision that required unexpended balances exceeding $50 million to revert to the appropriation contingency fund at fiscal year end

  • Amends Section 6-4-2.7 NMSA 1978 governing the Natural Disaster Revolving Fund, which provides loans to political subdivisions and electric cooperatives approved for FEMA funding

  • Declared an emergency measure requiring immediate effect upon passage for public peace, health, and safety

Legislative Description

Loaned Program Money In Disaster Fund

Last Action

Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SCONC/SFC

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees2/2/2026

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