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HB 170 New Mexico House · 2026 Regular Session

UNM BASIC NEEDS PROJECT

HB 170 appropriates $1.4 million from the state general fund to the University of New Mexico's Board of Regents for its Basic Needs Project during fiscal year 2027. The funds will support UNM's existing program addressing student needs like food and housing insecurity. Any unspent money at year-end must revert to the state general fund. This bill directly affects UNM students through its funding mechanism, with no new policy requirements beyond the financial allocation.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.4M from state general fund to UNM's basic needs program, directly funding student support services within budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds UNM's student basic needs program addressing food/housing insecurity, directly supporting higher education student welfare through financial allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds UNM program addressing student housing insecurity, directly supporting housing needs within education context80% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced
Sent to House Education Committee & House Appropriations & Finance Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Marianna Anaya
DDemocratic
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