This bill appropriates $200,000 from the general fund to the Board of Regents of the University of New Mexico for the Political Science Department to conduct research in fiscal year 2026. The research will focus on collecting and analyzing demographic data of individuals who speak for or against housing- or construction-related matters at zoning and planning meetings or city council hearings in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The data collected will include age, sex, race, homeownership status, place of birth, and whether the individual represents a neighborhood or homeowner association.

The findings from this research will be compiled into a report and submitted to the governor, the legislative finance committee, and other relevant legislative committees by June 30, 2026. Additionally, any unspent funds at the end of fiscal year 2026 will revert back to the general fund.