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Introduced
01/31/2021
01/31/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION; CREATING A HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COUNCIL; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; GIVING THE HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SOLE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OF STATE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
AI Summary
This bill creates a Higher Education Coordinating Council (the Council) to advise the Higher Education Department and the Governor on higher education policy matters, coordinate the development and implementation of the statewide higher education strategic plan, and monitor progress on meeting the plan's goals. The Council will consist of representatives from various higher education institutions, state agencies, and public members with relevant expertise. The bill also gives the Higher Education Department sole authority to approve capital expenditures of state post-secondary educational institutions, replacing the previous approval process that involved the Board of Educational Finance and the State Board of Finance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 02/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=169&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0169.pdf |
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