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SB 106 - Establishes a Committee to Plan a Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - New Mexico Key Vote

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Title: Establishes a Committee to Plan a Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a committee to plan a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the U.S. on July 4, 2026.

Highlights:

  • Establishes the “semiquincentennial commission” (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies the membership of the commission (Sec. 1). 

  • Authorizes the cultural affairs department shall provide staff support to the commission (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that public members of the commission shall be appointed by the governor (Sec. 1). 

  • Authorizes the distribution of per diem to commission members (Sec. 2). 

  • Authorizes the commission to cooperate with the national commission regarding celebrations, media outreach, and other events (Sec. 3). 

  • Authorizes educational outreach during the semiquincentennial celebrations (Sec. 3). 

  • Requires the president of each state university shall cooperate with the commission (Sec. 3). 

  • Requires the commission to submit a report about their activities (Sec. 4).

  • Appropriates the resources for the commission (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Title: Establishes a Committee to Plan a Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

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