HM64 • 2026

BUILD CAPACITY FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY CHANGES

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Representative Michelle Paulene Abeyta, Representative Derrick J. Lente
Last action
Official status: [10] HGEIC-HGEIC [12] DP API.
Effective date: Not listed

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BUILD CAPACITY FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY CHANGES

What This Bill Does

BUILD CAPACITY FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY CHANGES

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Bill History

2026-02-18 New Mexico Legislature
HGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2026-02-16 New Mexico Legislature
Sent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC
New Mexico Legislature
Action Postponed Indefinitely

Official Summary Text

BUILD CAPACITY FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY CHANGES

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HM064

HOUSE MEMORIAL 64

57
th legislature
- STATE OF NEW MEXICO -
second session
, 2026

INTRODUCED BY

Michelle Paulene Abeyta and Derrick J. Lente

A MEMORIAL

REQUESTING THAT THE INDIAN AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT QUICKLY BUILD
CAPACITY TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE'S INDIAN
NATIONS, TRIBES AND PUEBLOS TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE AND TIMELY USE
OF FUNDS FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS IN LIGHT OF THE
LEGISLATURE'S CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES TO THE CAPITAL OUTLAY
PROCESS.

WHEREAS, the legislature is considering changes to the

capital outlay process; and

WHEREAS, as part of its mission, the Indian affairs

department is tasked with providing technical assistance to

Indian nations, tribes and pueblos in their efforts to gain

resources and funding; and

WHEREAS, one of the department's primary responsibilities

is to oversee capital outlay project appropriations from the

general fund;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the Indian

affairs department be encouraged to quickly build capacity for

increased technical assistance in order to provide more

efficient and effective support for Indian nation, tribe and

pueblo capital outlay projects; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be

transmitted to the governor and the secretary of Indian
affairs.

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