Bill > HB1

This bill appropriates funds for the expenses of the legislative department of the State of New Mexico for the first session of the fifty-sixth legislature. The key provisions include: - Appropriating over $11.7 million from the general fund for expenses such as per diem and mileage for legislators, salaries and benefits for legislative staff, and other legislative expenses. - Providing guidelines for the disbursement of these funds, including the requirement for certain expenditures to be approved by the legislative leadership. - Appropriating additional funds for the Legislative Council Service, Legislative Finance Committee, Legislative Education Study Committee, the House and Senate Chief Clerk's offices, and for the ongoing development of the official master database of laws and associated technology. - Allowing for the transfer of funds between the various legislative appropriations as needed. - Requiring legislative agencies to adhere to their strategic plan performance measures. - Declaring the bill an emergency measure, meaning it would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=1&year=23