Summary:

 Senate Bill 51 (SB 51) makes an appropriation to the local government division of the Department of Finance and Administration for communication infrastructure, including cellular telephone and radio towers, for Dona Ana, Hidalgo, and Luna Counties. 

Legislation Overview:

 Senate Bill 51 (SB 51) appropriates three million dollars ($3,000,000) from the General Fund to the local government division of the Department of Finance and Administration for expenditure in Fiscal Year 2026 for communication infrastructure, including cellular telephone and radio towers, for Dona Ana, Hidalgo, and Luna counties. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of Fiscal Year 2026 will revert to the general fund. 

Current Law:

 No such appropriation for this purpose currently exists. 

Amendments:

 Amended February 5, 2025 in STBTC

STBTCa/SB 51: The Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee amends Senate Bill 51 as follows:

1. On page 1, line 20, after "2026", insert "and 2027".
2. On page 1, line 24, strike "2026" and insert in lieu thereof "2027".