Bill > HB209

This bill amends the existing Sunshine Portal law to require the addition of a new feature on New Mexico's state transparency website. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Sunshine Portal (a free, public-access website designed to provide comprehensive state financial information) must include links to the specific statutory provisions that originally created each state fund. These links will be provided through the New Mexico Compilation Commission's website, allowing users to directly access the legal origins of various state funds with a single click. The new requirement will help increase governmental transparency by making it easier for citizens to understand how and why different state funds were established. The bill sets December 31, 2025, as the effective date, giving state agencies ample time to implement the new linking requirement. By providing these direct statutory links, the bill aims to enhance public understanding of state government financial structures and improve overall accountability to taxpayers.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=209&year=25