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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
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 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND PHYSICIAN RESIDENCY POSITIONS IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED RURAL COMMUNITIES.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates three million dollars ($3,000,000) from the state's general fund to the board of regents of the University of New Mexico for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, specifically for its graduate medical education program. The purpose of this funding is to help hospitals across New Mexico establish and increase the number of physician residency positions in key areas like family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatrics, with a particular focus on medically underserved rural communities. Any money not spent by the end of fiscal year 2029 will be returned to the general fund.
Sponsors (19)
Heather Berghmans (D)*,
Pete Campos (D)*,
Angel Charley (D)*,
Cindy Nava (D)*,
Joe Cervantes (D),
Katy Duhigg (D),
Natalie Figueroa (D),
Anita Gonzales (D),
Bobby Gonzales (D),
Martin Hickey (D),
Leo Jaramillo (D),
Linda López (D),
Debbie O'Malley (D),
Michael Padilla (D),
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D),
Bill Soules (D),
Liz Stefanics (D),
Mimi Stewart (D),
Peter Wirth (D),
Last Action
SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=5&year=26 |
| SHPAC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0005PA1.pdf |
| SCC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0005CC1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/SB0005.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0005.pdf |
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