INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
SB 248 appropriates $4 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to establish an Indian Affairs Commission. The commission's purpose is to facilitate communication and consultation between New Mexico's Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos and the federal government. The bill directly affects tribal nations within New Mexico by creating a state-led mechanism for federal coordination. Funding expires at year-end with unspent balances reverting to the general fund.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Committee & Senate Finance Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shannon Pinto
DDemocratic
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