New MexicoBill would set aside $200 million for regional farm-to-food-bank work
If enacted, HB 101 would provide $200 million for New Mexico's regional farm-to-food-bank program, with spending beginning in fiscal year 2026.
What it does
If enacted, the bill would provide $200 million for the regional farm-to-food-bank program in fiscal year 2026 and later, with unspent money kept available.
Argument forThe funding could give regional farm-to-food-bank work substantial support over several fiscal years.
Argument againstThe proposal could commit $200 million in general-fund money without explaining how the program would distribute or use it.
More detail
The bill would appropriate $200 million from the general fund to the Board of Regents of New Mexico State University for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. The money would support the regional farm-to-food-bank program. The money could be spent in fiscal year 2026 and later fiscal years. Any money left at the end of a fiscal year would remain available instead of returning to the general fund. If enacted, the appropriation would take effect immediately and would be available for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent fiscal years.
Where do you stand?
Choose your position
Tell your reps
Take a position to see your representatives and ways to contact them.
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 27DO PASS, as amended, committee report adoptedMinor
- Jan 22Sent to House Agriculture, Acequias & Water Resources Committee & House Appropriations & Finance CommitteeMinor
- Jan 16Sent to House Pre-fileIntroduced
AgricultureTaxes & BudgetPublic Safety