HB96

Space Commission Working Group

Vetoed·2/19/26

Establishes a Space Commission Working Group to study the feasibility of a space commission in New Mexico.

The bill creates a Space Commission Working Group to study the feasibility of establishing a space commission as the statewide authority for the aerospace industry. The group will identify key stakeholders, develop a strategic plan, and design a board of directors. The Economic Development Department will provide staff support, and the group will report to the interim legislative committee on economic development. Members receive per diem and mileage but no other compensation. The group will meet at least once a month and requires a majority for quorum and decision-making.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 16

8:30 AM

Senate Rules Committee

Feb 10

1:30 PM

House Appropriations & Finance Committee

History

Feb 19

House

House has concurred with Senate Amendments

Feb 19

House

Pocket Veto

Feb 18

Senate

Passed in the Senate - Y:36 N:0