Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has enacted three significant budget and capital outlay bills in Santa Fe, integrating line-item vetoes aimed at ensuring New Mexico's fiscal management remains responsible. The targeted vetoes in these bills are informed by the governor's concern for long-term fiscal sustainability, the timelines needed for implementation, and alignment with the broader strategic priorities of her administration.
“These appropriations bills represent significant investments in New Mexico’s future, from education and healthcare to critical infrastructure,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “The targeted line-item vetoes were necessary to maintain fiscal responsibility while ensuring that we fund our highest-priority projects and initiatives.”
The bills affected by these line-item vetoes include HB 002, the General Appropriation Act Of 2025, HB 450 concerning Capital Outlay Projects, and SB 425 related to Capital Outlay Reauthorizations. Detailed information about the specific vetoes, including the line-item vetoes, is available on the Secretary of State’s website.
For more detailed information, the vetoes and related documents can be found on the Secretary of State's website at: https://www.sos.nm.gov/legislation-and-lobbying/signed-chaptered-bills/2025-legislation/
