This bill proposes the creation of an additional judgeship in the Second Judicial District of New Mexico, increasing the total number of district judges from thirty to thirty-one. This change is reflected in the amendment to Section 34-6-5 NMSA 1978, which removes the previous number of judges and replaces it with the new total.

Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $451,400 from the general fund to support the costs associated with this new judgeship for fiscal year 2027. The funds will cover salaries and benefits for the judge and staff, as well as necessary furniture, equipment, and supplies. Any unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year will revert back to the general fund.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 34-6-5