New MexicoProposal would fund a commission for tribal-federal consultation
The introduced proposal would give the Indian affairs department $4 million in fiscal year 2027 to create a commission for tribal and federal consultation.
What it does
The proposal would give the Indian affairs department $4 million to create a commission to help New Mexico Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos communicate and consult with the federal government.
Argument forA commission could help New Mexico Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos communicate and consult with the federal government.
Argument againstSetting aside $4 million could leave less general fund money available for other state needs.
More detail
The proposal would set aside $4 million from the general fund for the Indian affairs department to create a commission. The commission would serve New Mexico Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos in their communication and consultation with the federal government. The commission's stated purpose is to facilitate communication and consultation between New Mexico Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos and the federal government. The money would be available for spending in fiscal year 2027. Any amount left at the end of that year would return to the general fund.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Feb 12DO PASS committee report adoptedMinor
- Feb 4germane
- Feb 3Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Committee & Senate Finance CommitteeIntroduced
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