Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew MexicoIntroduced
SB 106: GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ACT FUNDING
Pope, Harold J., Jr.
SB 106 status: Introduced — action postponed indefinitely (updated Mar 24, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 30/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill sought to establish or expand funding for graduate-level scholarships within the state of New Mexico.
Who is affected
Graduate students attending institutions of higher education within New Mexico.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
The specific financial appropriation amount is not stated.
When it takes effect
The bill was introduced on 2026-01-23 and postponed indefinitely on 2026-03-24.
Potential benefits
Potential increased access to advanced degree programs and reduced financial barriers for graduate students.
Risks and tradeoffs
The bill is no longer active, and there is no information on how the program would have been funded or who specifically would qualify.
What is still unknown
Eligibility criteria, total appropriation amount, administration agency, and impact on existing financial aid programs are unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases investment in post-secondary human capital
- Provides direct financial aid to graduate students
- Supports long-term workforce development in advanced fields
Risks
- Adds pressure to the state budget for recurring funding
- Opportunity cost for other state-funded programs
- Fiscal impact is currently undefined by legislative analysis
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increases accessibility to graduate-level education
- Potential for improved socio-economic mobility for students
- Reduces student debt burdens for advanced degrees
Risks
- Limited information on eligibility criteria or caps
- Potential inequity if funding is insufficient to meet demand
- Risk of abrupt program termination due to legislative status
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
The legislative status indicates the bill is effectively dead for this session.
Analysis scope
Source information is limited to a high-level summary from OpenStates.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedCurrent
- CommitteeUpcoming
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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