RURAL LIBRARIES ENDOWMENT FUND
SB 99 transfers $29.5 million from the state's general fund to the Rural Libraries Endowment Fund. This funding directly supports New Mexico's rural public libraries by providing a dedicated financial resource. The bill creates a permanent endowment to help sustain library services in rural communities. It was introduced by Senators Liz Stefanics and Pete Campos and passed out of committee in January 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Mar 24, 2026
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4
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1
Committee
1
Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Committee & Senate Finance Committee
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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