StateNew Mexico

SB 106: GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ACT FUNDING

Pope, Harold J., Jr.Introduced

SB 106 status: Introduced — action postponed indefinitely (updated Mar 24, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

The Senate is currently debating a plan to provide more scholarship money for graduate students. It is not yet a law.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Enhances human capital investment
  • Supports advanced degree completion

Risks

  • Increases fiscal requirements for the state budget

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Expands financial access to graduate education
  • Encourages student retention

Risks

  • Potential for inequitable resource distribution across fields of study
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

The source does not specify the funding source or the sustainability of the scholarship program.

Limitation

Source provided is a summary; full bill text and fiscal impact notes are not available.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

action postponed indefinitely

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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