The bill proposes an appropriation of four million dollars ($4,000,000) from the general fund to the Indian Affairs Department for the fiscal year 2027. The purpose of this funding is to establish an Indian Affairs Commission aimed at enhancing communication and consultation between New Mexico's Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos and the federal government.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that any unspent funds remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 will revert back to the general fund. This measure is intended to strengthen the relationship and dialogue between state-recognized Indigenous groups and federal authorities, ensuring their voices are heard in governmental processes.