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died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 452: REGISTRATION OF NON-CITIZENS TO VOTE

SB 452 (New Mexico, 2025) would make it a fourth-degree felony to knowingly ask a non-U.S. citizen to register to vote or vote in New Mexico, punishable by up to $5,000 in fines per violation. The bill directly affects individuals or groups who solicit non-citizens for voter registration or participation, including community organizers or volunteers. Key provisions prohibit solicitation (verbally or electronically), state that including a disclaimer advising non-citizens not to vote does not defend against charges, and authorize prosecutors to enforce the law. The bill, which stalled in committee, would take effect July 1, 2025, if enacted.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts non-citizen voting access by penalizing solicitation for voter registration, directly limiting immigrant political participation.95% confidence
Jim Townsend (R) Steve Lanier (R) David Gallegos (R)
died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 479: USE OF TITLE OF "DOCTOR"

HB 479 proposes to prevent non-physician health care providers (such as psychologists, physical therapists, or dentists with doctoral degrees) from using the title "Doctor" without clearly identifying their specific profession. The bill would require these providers to use only titles authorized by their licensing laws (e.g., "Dr. Jane Smith, Physical Therapist") in advertisements, patient communications, or clinical settings - banning standalone use of "Doctor." Violations could lead to disciplinary action, including license suspension or revocation. The bill, introduced in New Mexico's 2025 legislative session, was referred to committees but postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025.
Rebecca Dow (R) Gail Armstrong (R)
died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 498: LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER CRITERIA

HB 498 revises New Mexico's rules for transferring liquor licenses between locations. It limits annual transfers to no more than ten licenses per local option district and requires voter approval via petition (signed by 5% of registered voters) and election before new transfers can occur. This affects businesses seeking to relocate licenses and gives local governments the power to block transfers through voter decisions. Transferred licenses will now count toward future license limits in the new district, as specified in the bill's amendments to existing liquor control statutes.
Rebecca Dow (R) Josh Hernandez (R)
died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 433: DENTIST & DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT

SB 433, the "Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact," would allow licensed dentists and dental hygienists from participating states to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It creates a "compact privilege" that streamlines interstate practice by eliminating duplicate licensing requirements while maintaining each state's authority to regulate scope of practice and ensure public safety. The bill directly affects licensed dental professionals seeking to work across state lines, including military personnel relocating with families. The bill passed committee review in February 2025 but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves interstate licensing barriers for dental professionals, improving patient access to care across state lines while maintaining safety standards.95% confidence
Harold Pope (D)
died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HM 51: STATIC & DYNAMIC SCORINC IMPLICATIONS

House Memorial 51 requests the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) to study how static scoring (which assumes no economic changes from tax policies) and dynamic scoring (which accounts for economic shifts like job growth) affect New Mexico's budget decisions. The study, due by September 1, 2025, will include specific examples like the revenue impacts of personal income tax cuts paired with adjusted state spending and infrastructure projects. This memorial does not change policy but aims to inform future fiscal analysis by comparing these two evaluation methods.
Derrick Lente (D) Micaela Cadena (D) Elaine Sena Cortez (R) Patty Lundstrom (D) Mark Duncan (R)
died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 562: INDEPENDENT HEALTH PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT

HB 562 appropriates $3 million from the general fund to the New Mexico Health Care Authority for fiscal year 2026 to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates specifically for independent rural health care providers. This funding directly benefits rural clinics and healthcare professionals serving underserved communities by improving their payment rates under Medicaid. The bill requires all allocated funds to be spent by the end of fiscal year 2026, with any unspent balance reverting to the general fund. It does not change Medicaid eligibility or provider qualifications, focusing solely on increasing reimbursement amounts through dedicated funding.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3M from general fund to increase Medicaid reimbursements for rural health providers, directly funding public healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural providers, directly funding underserved health services and improving payment rates for clinics serving vulnerable communities.95% confidence
Rebecca Dow (R) Gabriel Ramos (R) Jenifer Jones (R) Luis Terrazas (R) Gail Armstrong (R)
died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 15: HEALTH CARE STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT PROGRAM

HB 15 creates New Mexico's Health Care Strategic Recruitment Program within the Workforce Solutions Department to address healthcare shortages. The program targets recent graduates (within 10 years) of New Mexico public colleges in healthcare shortage fields who aren't currently working in the state, providing recruitment assistance, licensing navigation, job matching, and housing information. It requires collaboration with health and education agencies, tracks applicant data, and mandates annual reports on program success to the legislature. The bill appropriates $2 million for program start-up costs in fiscal year 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates program to address healthcare workforce shortages through recruitment, licensing support, and job matching for recent graduates in shortage fields, directly advancing healthcare access and service capacity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates program to recruit healthcare workers, providing job matching and assistance, directly supporting employment through workforce development.85% confidence
Eleanor Chávez (D) Jenifer Jones (R) Wonda Johnson (D) Marianna Anaya (D) Katy Duhigg (D)
died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 585: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

HB 585, introduced by Representative Javier Martínez, is titled "PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE" but contains no substantive provisions in the provided text. The bill was referred to the House Rules and Order of Business Committee but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, and never advanced further. No specific mechanisms, affected groups, or policy changes are described in the available context. Without additional bill text or summary details, a factual policy description cannot be provided. The bill's status indicates it did not proceed to a vote or enactment.
Javier Martínez (D)
died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 272: TRADE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT

HB 272, the Trade Education Assistance Act, creates a state-funded stipend program to support New Mexico residents pursuing trade education. It provides up to $30,000 annually for living expenses to eligible individuals (New Mexico residents without bachelor's degrees, with dependents, enrolled in department-approved trade programs like construction licensing). The program allocates $100 million from the general fund (non-reverting, meaning unused funds carry over), with the Higher Education Department administering the program and reporting annually on fund usage. The bill was introduced in 2025 but was postponed indefinitely by the House on June 3, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100M from general fund for trade education stipends, increasing state spending on education programs per budget & taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates $100M stipend program for trade education, removing financial barriers for residents pursuing vocational training, directly expanding educational access and funding.95% confidence
Cathrynn Brown (R) Rod Montoya (R)
died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 403: OIL & GAS FUND DISTRIBUTION & USES

HB 403 increases the percentage of oil and gas tax revenue distributed to New Mexico's Oil and Gas Reclamation Fund from two-nineteenths to 19.7 percent, providing more funding for cleanup efforts. The bill requires that at least $40 million or 5% of the fund's average value over the past three years be used annually for surveying abandoned wells and planning their reclamation, while also capping energy education spending at $150,000 per year. It clarifies that the state can plug wells on federal lands without bonds and later seek reimbursement from oil and gas operators through legal action. This legislation would expand resources for cleaning up abandoned oil and gas sites and improving environmental conditions across New Mexico.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases oil/gas tax revenue allocation to reclamation fund (19.7% vs 2/19), mandating $40M+ annual funding for well cleanup, directly advancing public service funding under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill increases oil/gas tax revenue for reclamation fund, directly funding fossil fuel energy infrastructure cleanup and operations, advancing energy production maintenance.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases oil/gas tax revenue to fund reclamation of abandoned wells ($40M+ annually), directly advancing pollution control and environmental cleanup efforts per bill summary.95% confidence
Jon Henry (R) Mark Murphy (R) Elaine Sena Cortez (R) Rod Montoya (R) Meredith Dixon (D)
died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 151: MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS IN ED. INSTITUTIONS

HB 151 requires all New Mexico state educational institutions (including colleges and universities) to provide free menstrual products (pads or tampons) in every women's bathroom, every gender-neutral bathroom, and at least one men's bathroom. The bill appropriates $1 million from the general fund for FY2026 to purchase dispensers and products, distributing funds based on each institution's proportion of female students. Unspent funds must revert to the general fund by the end of FY2026. This policy directly affects all students using these campus facilities, aiming to ensure access to essential hygiene products. The bill passed committee review but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M from general fund for menstrual products in schools, directly funding a public service program per fiscal management guidelines.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires free menstrual products in all educational institutions, directly improving student access and well-being through targeted funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides free menstrual products in educational facilities, funded by state appropriation, directly improving access to essential health services under public health programs.95% confidence
Paulene Abeyta (D) Marianna Anaya (D)
died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 35: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROTECTION ZONES

HB 35 creates "Children's Health Protection Zones" extending 1 mile (5,280 feet) from school property lines, directly affecting oil and gas operators working near schools, daycare centers, and school-associated facilities. The bill requires operators to map these zones, develop leak response plans, implement alarm protocols, and conduct regular water quality testing. It also mandates suspending operations in these zones if they violate air quality laws, with penalties for non-compliance. The law focuses on operational requirements rather than banning drilling, targeting specific safety and monitoring measures near schools.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts oil and gas operations near schools through mapping, leak plans, and suspension for air quality violations, directly limiting energy production activities in designated zones.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires oil/gas operators near schools to implement pollution controls, leak response plans, and water testing, strengthening environmental protections near sensitive areas.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates zones to prevent environmental health risks near schools, directly protecting children's health through pollution controls and safety protocols.90% confidence
Joanne Ferrary (D) Debbie Sariñana (D)
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