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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE MEDICAID-DIRECTED PAYMENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENT AND FELLOW SALARIES.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $2 million from the state's general fund to the Health Care Authority for the fiscal year 2027, with the specific purpose of making payments directed by Medicaid to the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, with the ultimate goal of increasing the salaries of graduate medical education residents and fellows, who are doctors undergoing specialized training after medical school. Any funds not spent by the end of fiscal year 2027 will be returned to the general fund.
Sponsors (21)
Heather Berghmans (D)*,
Pete Campos (D)*,
Carrie Hamblen (D)*,
Martin Hickey (D)*,
Joe Cervantes (D),
Angel Charley (D),
Katy Duhigg (D),
Natalie Figueroa (D),
Bobby Gonzales (D),
Leo Jaramillo (D),
Linda López (D),
Cindy Nava (D),
Debbie O'Malley (D),
Michael Padilla (D),
Shannon Pinto (D),
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D),
Bill Soules (D),
Liz Stefanics (D),
Jeff Steinborn (D),
Liz Thomson (D),
Peter Wirth (D),
Last Action
SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 01/29/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=4&year=26 |
| SHPAC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0004PA1.pdf |
| Senate SHPAC1 SB4 233554.1 Committee Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/SB0004PA1%20233554.1%20SB%204%20Amendment%20.pdf |
| SCC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0004CC1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/SB0004.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0004.pdf |
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