HB8

Higher Ed. Major Projects Fund

Complete·3/9/26

Establishes the Higher Education Major Projects Fund for capital improvements at New Mexico educational institutions.

The bill creates the Higher Education Major Projects Fund, a nonreverting fund in the state treasury, consisting of appropriations, investment income, gifts, grants, and donations. The fund is administered by the Higher Education Department and is subject to appropriation by the legislature for major capital outlay projects at educational institutions. Eligible uses include planning, designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing new schools of medicine, multidisciplinary buildings, and student life and housing projects.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

DRR

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Committee

Feb 17

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Committee

History

Mar 9

House

Signed by Governor - Chapter 50 - Mar. 9

Feb 19

House

House has concurred with Senate Amendments

Feb 18

Senate

SFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)