New MexicoBill would fund animal care and improvements at Raton shelter
If approved, the state would give its local government division $2.5 million to contract for animal care and improvements at the Raton shelter in fiscal year 2027.
What it does
The state would set aside $2.5 million for animal care programs and improvements at the Raton animal shelter in fiscal year 2027.
Argument forThe funding could help pay for animal care programs and shelter improvements during fiscal year 2027.
Argument againstIf the shelter cannot use the money by the end of fiscal year 2027, it could lose access to the unspent balance when it returns to the general fund.
More detail
The state division would receive $2.5 million to contract for shelter services and improvements. The money would support spay and neuter programs, veterinary care, and improvements at the Raton animal shelter. The money would come from the general fund and be available for spending in fiscal year 2027. Any money left at the end of fiscal year 2027 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 7DO PASS committee report adoptedMinor
- Feb 2germane
- Jan 30Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Conservation Committee & Senate Finance CommitteeIntroduced