The bill proposes appropriations from the general fund to support citizen science projects in New Mexico for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Specifically, it allocates $275,000 each to the state parks division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department and the department of environment for hiring program coordinators to oversee these projects, which involve public participation in scientific research and wildlife data collection. Additionally, it designates $400,000 to the board of regents of the University of New Mexico to fund the natural heritage New Mexico program, which will support citizen science project coordinators and develop web portals and information systems for tracking and evaluating these projects.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any unspent funds from these appropriations at the end of fiscal year 2027 will revert back to the general fund. This initiative aims to enhance the state's capacity to engage citizens in scientific endeavors while ensuring effective management and evaluation of the projects through dedicated resources and infrastructure.