SENATE BILL 222

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

INTRODUCED BY

William P. Soules

 

 

 

 

 

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY TO CREATE NEW PHYSICIAN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the health care authority for expenditure in fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to create new physician residency programs and positions. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2029 shall revert to the general fund.

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