The correct answer to this open question is the following.
The Legislative branch rises and distributes money to run the state government.
The question is referred to the government of the state of New Mexico. The Legislative branch is a bicameral body with 42 Senators and 70 representatives. The state of New Mexico operates on an annual budget, fiscal year, that starts in the month of July. State agencies submit the request for Budget in September. The Legislature vote in February to adopt the Budget by a simple majority.