This bill appropriates funds for the expenses of the New Mexico legislative branch for the first session of the fifty-seventh legislature in 2025, totaling $11,447,800. The appropriations cover various costs, including per diem and mileage for legislators, salaries and benefits for legislative employees, and other operational expenses for both the Senate and House of Representatives. Specific allocations include $550,700 for Senate per diem, $917,700 for House per diem, and significant amounts for employee salaries and other legislative services. The bill also outlines the process for disbursing these funds, requiring vouchers signed by designated officials.

In addition to the session expenses, the bill provides further appropriations for fiscal year 2026, including $10,122,400 for the legislative council service, $4,000,000 for travel expenses, and $14,000,000 for legislative district staff support. It also allocates funds for various legislative committees and operational needs, such as the legislative finance committee and the legislative education study committee. The bill emphasizes the importance of adhering to performance measures and declares an emergency for immediate effect, ensuring that the appropriations can be utilized without delay.