House Memorial 33, introduced by a group of legislators, requests the New Mexico higher education department to conduct a comprehensive study on the spending practices of public institutions of higher education in the state. The memorial highlights concerns regarding the management of taxpayer money, particularly in light of recent media scrutiny. It notes that there are thirty-two public boards overseeing various colleges and universities, all of which engage in spending, including travel, and have their own procurement and travel policies.

The resolution specifically calls for an examination of expenditures, procurement policies, and travel policies, including those made under the Procurement Code and institutional travel codes, as well as those expenditures exempt from these regulations. The findings of this study are intended to promote responsible spending practices within New Mexico's higher education institutions. A copy of the memorial will be sent to the higher education department to facilitate this request.