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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/22/2025
03/22/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO BORDER SECURITY; CREATING THE OFFICE OF BORDER SECURITY; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; ALLOWING FOR THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN; CREATING THE BORDER SECURITY FUND; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new Office of Border Security in New Mexico, which would be created as an adjunct state agency with a director appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. The office would have the power to coordinate border fence construction efforts between federal and local governments, enter into joint powers agreements, and potentially use eminent domain for border security purposes. A new Border Security Fund would be created in the state treasury, consisting of appropriations, gifts, grants, and donations, to support the office's operations. The bill appropriates $4 million for fence construction and $2 million for operational expenses over fiscal years 2026-2029, covering costs like personnel, office space, equipment, and supplies. The office is specifically focused on constructing a physical barrier and related infrastructure along the New Mexico-Mexico border, with the goal of enhancing border security. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating its immediate intended implementation upon passage, and defines key terms such as "border fence," "director," and "security" to provide clarity about the office's scope and responsibilities.
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Senate Rules Committee (08:30:00 2/26/2025 Room 321) (on 02/26/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=257&year=25 |
Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/firs/SB0257.PDF |
BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0257.pdf |
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