New MexicoBill would set aside $5 million for UNM student athletes
If approved, UNM's board of regents would receive $5 million for student athletes to spend during fiscal year 2027.
What it does
UNM's board of regents would receive $5 million to support student athletes, including their travel, food, and other needs.
Argument forMoney for travel, food, and other needs could help UNM athletes take part in sports.
Argument againstSetting aside general-fund money for UNM athletes could leave less available for other public needs.
More detail
The bill would set aside $5 million for the University of New Mexico's board of regents to support student athletes. The money could support athletes' travel, nutrition, and other overall needs. The money would be available to spend in fiscal year 2027. Any amount left at that year's end 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 11DO PASS committee report adoptedMinor
- Feb 4germane
- Feb 3Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Education Committee & Senate Finance CommitteeIntroduced
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