SPACEPORT AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS

HB 203 changes how members are appointed to New Mexico's Spaceport Authority board. It shifts appointment authority from the current process to require the governor to appoint two members (with Senate consent), while the Senate President, House Speaker, Senate Minority Leader, and House Minority Leader each appoint one member. The bill also mandates that one appointed member must reside in Sierra County, limits the board to no more than three members from the same political party, and sets new qualifications like experience in aerospace, aviation, or public finance. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, for all future appointments.