Summary:

 House Bill 48 (HB 48) amends the Law Enforcement Protection Fund to provide funds for certified law enforcement training at state-supported community colleges and certain institutions of higher learning. The bill adjusts distribution rates to align with new allocations, such as $100,000 for faculty salaries and instructional materials related to law enforcement training. HB 48 takes effect on July 1, 2025​. 

Legislation Overview:

 House Bill 48 (HB 48) proposes changes to the Law Enforcement Protection Fund, including allocations for certified law enforcement training conducted by institutions such as Western New Mexico University (WNMU) and branch campuses and community colleges. The bill establishes a $100,000 allocation for faculty salaries, benefits, instructional materials, and related course expenses. It increases existing funding distributions to various municipal, tribal, and school district police departments. Additionally, the bill clarifies allowable expenditures, such as advanced law enforcement training and maintaining certain financial balances in related funds. 

HB 48 takes effect on July 1, 2025​.
 

Current Law:

 The current law outlines allocations from the Law Enforcement Protection Fund to tribal, municipal, and other law enforcement agencies. However, it does not specify allocations for certified law enforcement training at community colleges or branch campuses of state-supported institutions. The funding distribution for law enforcement training materials and faculty salaries is not explicitly provided​.