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 the various community colleges, universities, tribal colleges, and specialty schools that operate under different procurement and travel policies. It emphasizes the need to review expenditures made under the Procurement Code and institutional travel codes, as well as those that fall outside these regulations due to exemptions granted to constitutionally established universities and colleges.

The resolution aims to ensure responsible spending in higher education by examining the financial practices of these institutions. It calls for a thorough analysis of their procurement and travel policies to promote transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. A copy of the memorial will be sent to the higher education department to facilitate the requested study.