The bill mandates that members of the New Mexico State Police be the highest-paid law enforcement officers in the state. To achieve this, it introduces a requirement for the secretary to annually review the salaries of the New Mexico State Police in comparison to other law enforcement agencies and adjust their salaries as necessary. This provision is aimed at ensuring competitive compensation for state police officers.

Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $100,000 from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year 2026. This funding is designated for a study on the salaries of the New Mexico State Police, with any unspent funds reverting to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 29-2-9