The bill amends Section 12-3-4 of the New Mexico Statutes to officially designate Smithsonite as the state mineral. This addition is part of a broader list of state symbols that includes various flowers, birds, trees, fish, animals, vegetables, gems, grasses, fossils, cookies, insects, questions, answers, nicknames, butterflies, reptiles, amphibians, aircraft, historic railroads, ties, necklaces, and aromas.

With this amendment, the legal text now includes the insertion of "STATE MINERAL" and specifies that "Smithsonite is adopted as the official mineral of New Mexico." This change reflects the state's recognition of Smithsonite's significance and aligns it with other state symbols that represent New Mexico's cultural and natural heritage.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 12-3-4