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died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SR 2: CHANGE & REPEAL VARIOUS SENATE RULES

Senate Resolution 2 is a procedural bill that updates internal Senate rules, not a policy bill affecting the public. It modifies how the New Mexico Senate operates by requiring daily online posting of committee bills, allowing senators to request excusal from votes before voting begins, and removing outdated rules (like mandatory weekly committee meetings or requiring committee chairs to be appointed by senior members). Key changes include enabling senators to solicit campaign contributions during sessions and updating procedures for committee scheduling and document distribution. As a rules resolution, it directly affects only Senate members and staff, not constituents or public policy. The bill passed committee but was postponed indefinitely in June 2025.

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 348: WATER LAW VIOLATION PENALTY

HB 348 increases daily penalties for violating New Mexico water laws from $100 to $2,000 for most violations (excluding illegal water recovery), and to $10,000 for violations involving illegal water recovery. It requires annual penalty adjustments based on inflation using the Consumer Price Index, with increases capped at 150% of current amounts. The bill prioritizes requiring violators to repay diverted water as a remedy before imposing fines, and mandates the state engineer to post updated penalty amounts annually on their website. It directly affects water users - such as farmers, ranchers, and developers - who overdivert or illegally use water resources.

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 556: "INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDER" DEFINITIONS

HB 556 amends New Mexico's public school code to explicitly include "community health workers" in the definition of "instructional support provider" (Section 22-1-2(F)) and requires them to meet existing licensing standards for such roles (Section 22-10A-17). This change directly affects community health workers employed in New Mexico public schools, mandating they hold appropriate professional licenses alongside their instructional support provider licensure. The bill updates definitions and licensing requirements to formally integrate community health workers into the existing framework for school support staff. It does not create new requirements but clarifies that community health workers must comply with the same licensing processes as other instructional support providers like counselors or nurses. The bill was introduced by Representative Rebecca Dow and postponed indefinitely in June 2025.

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 214: DEPT. OF AG. ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT

SB 214 updates New Mexico's Department of Agriculture enforcement authority by establishing a standardized system for administrative penalties for violations of agricultural laws. It requires fines to consider factors like violation severity, frequency, and environmental impact, with potential license suspension for non-payment or repeated offenses. The bill also amends pesticide regulations to clarify registration requirements for distributors, including mandatory labeling details and fee structures, while updating certification rules for private pesticide applicators. These changes directly affect pesticide businesses, agricultural license holders, and entities distributing agricultural products under state oversight.

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 322: INCREASE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN CRIMES

HB 322 increases penalties for severe sexual crimes in New Mexico, specifically adding the death penalty for aggravated criminal sexual penetration of children under 13 and human trafficking of minors under 18. The bill amends statutes to create new first-degree felony charges for these offenses, with the death penalty as a potential sentence. It also imposes stricter penalties for school employees committing sexual crimes against students, making such acts a first-degree felony regardless of the child's age. The law directly affects perpetrators of these specific crimes, particularly those involving children under 18 in trafficking or sexual assault cases.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 353: NM YOUTH FILM & MEDIA DEVELOPMENT ACT

HB 353 creates the New Mexico Youth Film and Media Development Act, establishing a $250,000 annual grant fund administered by the state's Higher Education Department. The program provides grants to organizations offering hands-on film and media training for youth aged 12-18, with specific requirements to serve at least 100 schools across one-third of New Mexico counties and engage at least half of the state’s Native nations, tribes, and pueblos. Recipients must submit annual reports tracking youth participation, school coverage, tribal engagement, and program impact on participants’ educational and career opportunities. The bill appropriates $1.5 million total for the fund, starting in fiscal year 2026, prioritizing rural and tribal communities to expand access to film industry careers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 600: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

The bill text for HB 600 is not provided in the context, so a substantive summary cannot be generated. The title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") indicates a broad policy category, but no specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups are described. Committee actions show the bill was referred to multiple committees but postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, without further details. Without the actual bill language, no concrete policy changes can be identified or summarized.

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 262: LEGAL SERVICES ADVERTISEMENTS

HB 262 requires law firms advertising settlement or judgment amounts in civil cases to also disclose the specific fees charged to the client for that case. It directly affects attorneys and law firms that use monetary figures (e.g., "$50,000 settlement") in promotional materials. The bill mandates this disclosure in all such advertisements, with violations subject to a $500 civil penalty per offense assessed by the attorney general. Penalties collected must be deposited into the state school fund, and enforcement can be pursued by the attorney general or district attorneys with permission. The bill was introduced in 2025 but was postponed indefinitely in June 2025.

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 546: STATE RACING COMMISSION NOMINATING COMMITTEE

HB 546 creates a new State Racing Commission Nominating Committee to select candidates for the State Racing Commission. The bill requires that all five commission members be chosen from a list of qualified nominees developed by this committee, replacing the previous appointment process. This change directly affects the commission, which oversees horse racing regulations, licensing, and wagering rules in New Mexico. The policy shift standardizes the selection process to ensure nominees meet specific qualifications before being appointed.

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 396: HISPANIC STUDENT EDUCATION & REPORTING

SB 396 amends New Mexico's Hispanic Education Act to improve educational outcomes for Hispanic students in public schools. It requires school districts to develop a systemic framework (with input from students, families, and community groups) including culturally relevant programs, bilingual initiatives, tutoring, and services to boost attendance and graduation rates. The bill mandates an annual statewide report tracking Hispanic student achievement, attendance, graduation rates, and bilingual program availability by school district. The Hispanic Education Liaison, a state position, will advise on these frameworks and five-year plans for post-secondary education.

Topics ✓ Education

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 551: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

Based solely on the provided context, SB 551 (2025) has no substantive details available for summary. The bill's title ("Public Peace, Health, Safety & Welfare") and committee actions indicate it was introduced by Senator Linda M. López but was "postponed indefinitely" by the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee on June 3, 2025. No specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are described in the given text. Since the context lacks the bill's actual content, a factual policy summary cannot be generated.

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 558: HOME-BASED HEALTH CARE SERVICES

SB 558 requires New Mexico's Health Care Authority to apply to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by August 1, 2025, for a Medicaid waiver program. This program would provide home-based health care services - including skilled nursing, therapy, and palliative care - to seniors aged 65 or older diagnosed with a chronic debilitating disease (defined as a long-term condition significantly impairing daily life). The bill appropriates $2 million from the state general fund for fiscal years 2025-2026 to develop the waiver application, with unused funds reverting to the general fund by 2026. If approved, the program would enable qualifying seniors to receive covered services in their homes instead of institutional care.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare