New MexicoBill would set aside $8 million for local health councils
If approved and enacted, the bill would give the Department of Health $8 million for county and tribal health councils in fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
What it does
The Department of Health would receive $8 million for county and tribal health councils, including $1 million for support-service contracts. Unspent money would return to the general fund after fiscal year 2028.
Argument forFunding could help county and tribal health councils provide services by giving the Department of Health money for support and contracts.
Argument againstSetting aside $8 million for these councils could leave fewer general fund dollars for other state needs.
More detail
The Department of Health would receive an $8 million general fund appropriation. The money would support the County and Tribal Health Councils Act and services for county and tribal health councils. $1 million would be used for contracts that help the Department of Health support the councils. Any money left after fiscal year 2028 would return to the general fund. The Department of Health could spend the money during fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Jan 28DO PASS committee report adoptedMinor
- Jan 22Sent to House Health & Human Services Committee & House Appropriations & Finance CommitteeMinor
- Jan 16Sent to House Pre-fileIntroduced
HealthcareTaxes & BudgetMental Health