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Bill · HJR 1Became law6mo agoBOARDS OF REGENTS NOMINATING COMMITTEES, CA · Sponsors: Chris Chandler (D), Jeff Steinborn (D)
If voters approve the amendment, committees would give the governor candidate lists for nonstudent regents, while elected student groups would provide lists for student seats.
Education · Emergency Management
Bill · HB 56In progress7mo agoVETERAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES · Sponsors: Alan Martinez (R), John Block (R) +2 more
The bill would set aside $1 million for the Veterans' Services Department to help veterans and their families find behavioral health care.
Bill · SB 120In progress7mo agoLOCAL JOURNALIST EMPLOYMENT TAX CREDIT · Sponsors: Carrie Hamblen (D), Peter Wirth (D)
Local news organizations and qualifying owners could claim credits for part of journalists' wages, if they receive certification and funds remain under the shared annual cap.
Economy & Jobs · National Security
Bill · SB 127In progress7mo agoHOMELESSNESS REDUCTION DIVISION · Sponsor: Harold Pope (D)
The Health Care Authority would coordinate a statewide homelessness plan, with a task force, an advisory council, and $1 million in proposed fiscal year 2027 funding.
Government & Ethics · Healthcare
Bill · SB 131In progress7mo agoRESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES · Sponsors: Heather Berghmans (D), Moe Maestas (D)
If approved, the proposal would require local governments to allow more housing types and small neighborhood businesses, while ending most local minimum parking requirements.
Bill · SB 121In progress7mo agoINCREASE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX · Sponsor: Martin Hickey (D)
The bill would set a 40 percent tax rate for many tobacco products and direct part of the tax receipts to youth nicotine prevention, if lawmakers approve spending.
Bill · SB 122In progress7mo agoPRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELL OWNER SUPPORT · Sponsors: Anita Gonzales (D), Martin Zamora (R) +1 more
If enacted, New Mexico would give its Department of Environment $6 million to expand help for private well owners, including water testing and treatment.
AI & Privacy · Environment & Energy
Bill · SB 109In progress7mo agoABANDONED UTILITY TRANSITION COST RECOVERY · Sponsors: Debbie O'Malley (D), Harold Pope (D) +1 more
A utility closing a qualifying power plant could not seek a bond financing order for transition costs if it invests in or operates new natural gas resources.
Economy & Jobs · Environment & Energy
Bill · SB 125In progress7mo agoSCHOOL EMPLOYEE INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS · Sponsor: Bobby Gonzales (D)
If approved, school districts and charter schools would cover at least 80% of insurance costs, and state benefit officials would set payment limits for hospital care.
Bill · SB 107In progress7mo agoSTATEWIDE OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING · Sponsors: Cindy Nava (D), Michael Padilla (D)
The Public Education Department would receive $20 million for youth programs statewide, with half for schools and half for nonprofit community groups.
Bill · SB 81In progress7mo agoPRIMARY CARE CAPITAL FUNDING ACT · Sponsor: Michael Padilla (D)
The proposal would set aside $25 million for the New Mexico Finance Authority, with any unspent balance staying available after each fiscal year.
Government & Ethics · Healthcare
Bill · SB 108In progress7mo agoREGIONAL FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM · Sponsors: Carrie Hamblen (D), Linda Trujillo (D) +3 more
If enacted, the bill would provide $2 million through New Mexico State University for the state Department of Agriculture’s regional farm-to-food-bank program.
Agriculture · Emergency Management
Bill · SB 115In progress7mo agoFRANCHISE TERMINATION CHANGES · Sponsors: Bobby Gonzales (D), George Muñoz (D)
Equipment suppliers would face rules for ending dealer franchises and deciding on transfers, while dealers could seek damages for violations.
Civil Rights & Voting · Consumer Protection
Bill · SB 17In progress7mo agoSTOP ILLEGAL GUN TRADE ACT · Sponsors: Andrea Romero (D), Charlotte Little (D) +3 more
New Mexico firearm dealers would face sales restrictions and new safety, training and reporting rules, with several requirements scheduled to begin in 2026.
Government & Ethics · Gun Policy
Bill · SB 126In progress7mo agoGUARDIAN AD LITEM CAPACITY · Sponsor: Moe Maestas (D)
If enacted, the proposal would bar a guardian ad litem from representing more than 20 children at once.
AI & Privacy · Criminal Justice
Bill · SB 68In progress7mo agoARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNMENT USE ACT · Sponsor: Heather Berghmans (D)
State and local public bodies would set rules for employee use of artificial intelligence and train workers on safe, appropriate use.
AI & Privacy · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 91In progress7mo agoCHANGE IN CAUSE OF DEATH DISCLOSURE EXCEPTION · Sponsor: Marian Matthews (D)
Law enforcement agencies may redact recordings that notify a family member of a change in the cause of death if the recipient has not agreed to disclosure.
Criminal Justice · Government & Ethics
Bill · SB 78In progress7mo agoNUCLEAR ENERGY AS RENEWABLE ENERGY · Sponsors: Ant Thornton (R), Cathrynn Brown (R) +3 more
Public utilities and rural electric cooperatives could count qualifying nuclear power toward the state's renewable energy standards.
Agriculture · Environment & Energy
Bill · SB 71In progress7mo agoPERA CHANGES · Sponsors: Catherine Cullen (R), David Gallegos (R)
Public safety telecommunicators would be classified as police members, while current municipal and state members would vote on adopting specified coverage plans.
Civil Rights & Voting · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 123In progress7mo agoSTATE AND FED SCHOOL GRANT PGMS · Sponsor: Tara Luján (D)
Public schools and charter schools would use a shared state system to apply for and manage listed grants, with proposed spending reviewed by the department.