HM 18 New Mexico House · 2026 Regular Session

"NM NATIONAL BOARD-CERTIFIED TEACHER DAY"

This ceremonial bill (HM 18) designates January 28, 2026, as "New Mexico National Board-Certified Teachers Recognition Day" in the House of Representatives. It formally recognizes the contributions of national board-certified teachers across New Mexico's schools, including those in Title I schools and among educators of color. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it simply commemorates these educators' achievements through a designated day. It does not create new requirements or alter existing laws.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Signed Feb 10, 2026
Floor votes · House Jan 28, 2026

How they voted

660
Passed
Total votes 66
Jan 28, 2026
D Democratic40
40 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Feb 10, 2026
Signed into law
Signed
executive
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed House
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
not printed, not referred to committee, tabled
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
DS
Debbie Sariñana
DDemocratic
NM
21