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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SEISMOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND THE EXPANSION OF MONITORING NETWORK CAPABILITIES IN THE BUREAU OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OIL CONSERVATION DIVISION OF THE ENERGY, MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $2 million from the state's general fund to the board of regents of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology for the fiscal year 2027. This funding is specifically designated for purchasing seismology equipment and enhancing the monitoring network capabilities within the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources at the institute. This initiative will be undertaken in collaboration with the Oil Conservation Division, which is part of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, suggesting a focus on understanding and potentially mitigating seismic activity related to energy extraction or other geological processes in New Mexico. Any funds not spent by the end of fiscal year 2027 will be returned to the general fund.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Appropriations & Finance Committee (13:30:00 2/9/2026 Room 307) (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=48&year=26 |
| HEC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0048EC1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/HB0048.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0048.pdf |
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