New Mexico Bills

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HM 35: MOBILE HOME PARK REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

This House Memorial (HM 35) requests state agencies - including the Regulation and Licensing Department, Public Regulation Commission, and Governor's Office of Housing - to develop recommendations for a regulatory framework and rent stabilization program for mobile home parks. It directly affects mobile home residents, who own their homes but rent the land, facing high relocation costs ($5,000-$10,000) and unregulated rent increases under current law. The memorial does not create new law but asks agencies to propose policies for rent stabilization and park tenancy rules, with findings due by September 2025. (Note: As a memorial, it is procedural and not a binding bill.)

Topics ✓ Housing

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 211: SOLAR MARKET TAX CREDIT CHANGES

HB 211 increases tax credits for solar energy systems in New Mexico, primarily benefiting homeowners, businesses, and agricultural entities that install qualifying solar photovoltaic systems. It raises the credit rate to 20% (from 10%) for systems with at least 15 kilowatt-hours of storage capacity, allowing a maximum $12,000 credit per property annually - double the standard limit. The bill also creates a new corporate income tax credit for businesses installing solar systems, while maintaining an annual $30 million cap on total credits. These changes aim to incentivize larger-scale solar adoption by offering higher financial rewards for systems with storage capabilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 137: RENAME ENHANCED 911 ACT

SB 137 is a procedural renaming bill that updates New Mexico's 911 system terminology. It removes "Enhanced" from the official name of the 911 Act, the 911 Emergency Service Fund, and the 911 Bond Act, replacing them with "911" throughout state law. The bill does not change funding levels, surcharge amounts, or operational requirements for 911 services - it only updates legal references to reflect current terminology. This affects all entities managing 911 systems, including public safety agencies and communication service providers, but makes no substantive policy changes.

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 118: PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT & RETENTION ACT

HB 118, the Professional Recruitment and Retention Act, creates a housing loan program administered by the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority to help qualified healthcare professionals buy homes in New Mexico. The program provides loans covering up to 10% of a home's purchase price for licensed professionals (including nurses, doctors, dentists, therapists, and social workers) who agree to practice in the state for ten years at no less than 75% full-time. If recipients leave before completing the term, they must repay a portion of the loan (100% in the first five years, 50% between five and seven years, 25% between seven and ten years) using proceeds from selling the home. The program is funded by a $5 million appropriation from the state general fund for fiscal years 2025-2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 145: HOUSING TRUST FUND & AFFORDABLE HOUSING

SB 145 appropriates $500 million from New Mexico's general fund to the Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing projects. It allocates 10% ($50 million) specifically for municipalities and counties to fund new construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing, requiring local entities to provide three times the matching funds, have approved housing plans, and follow state trust fund rules. The bill prioritizes projects in areas with expedited zoning for affordable housing and requires unspent funds to be returned to the trust fund. This directly affects local governments seeking state funding for housing initiatives that meet these specific criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 95: COVERAGE FOR FERTILITY PRESERVATION SERVICES

HB 95 would require most group health insurance plans in New Mexico to cover fertility preservation services, such as storing eggs, embryos, or reproductive tissue, for people whose medical treatment (e.g., cancer therapy) may cause infertility. It mandates coverage regardless of an individual’s age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, life expectancy, or perceived quality of life. The law would apply to all qualifying group health plans, including self-insured employer plans, and is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2026. It does not cover general fertility treatments but specifically addresses preservation services needed due to medically necessary treatments.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 22: PROHIBIT CREDIT CARD FEE TIP DEDUCTIONS

HB 22 amends New Mexico's Minimum Wage Act to prohibit employers from deducting credit card processing fees from tips paid via credit card. It requires employers to pay tipped employees the full amount indicated by patrons on credit card slips, without any deductions for fees charged by credit card companies. This directly affects service workers (like servers and bartenders) who receive tips through credit card payments in New Mexico. The bill takes immediate effect as it declares an emergency.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 580: ELK LICENSE PLATE

HB 580 creates a special elk-themed license plate for New Mexico vehicles, allowing owners to pay a $25 initial fee (plus $10 annually) to support wildlife conservation. The revenue splits: $10 covers plate production costs, while $15 (plus all renewal fees) funds the state's "Share with Wildlife" program in the Game Protection Fund. The bill requires the Department of Game and Fish to design the elk logo and mandates that plate issuance may stop after 2031 if annual sales fall below 50% of the 2026-2031 average. This affects vehicle owners who choose the plate, with no personalized designs permitted.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 575: STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS

HB 575 amends New Mexico's state employee health benefit contribution rules, increasing the state's share of insurance costs for public employees based on salary. It raises the state's contribution to 80% for employees earning under $50,000 (up from 75% for under $15,000), 70% for $50,000-$60,000 (up from 65% for $20,000-$25,000), and 60% for $60,000+ (up from 55% for $25,000+), effective July 2025. School districts and charter schools would similarly increase contributions to 80% for under $50,000, 70% for $50,000-$60,000, and 60% for $60,000+ for their employees. The bill also specifies legislators must pay 100% of their own insurance costs and includes provisions for public safety workers on workers' compensation leave.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 265: CREATIVE INDUSTRIES FUND

HB 265 allocates $4 million from New Mexico's general fund to the Creative Industries Fund for grants supporting creative businesses and organizations (e.g., artists, filmmakers, musicians). The funds, designated for fiscal year 2026 and beyond, will be administered by the Economic Development Department's creative industries division. Unspent funds will roll over to future years instead of reverting to the general fund, ensuring continued support for the sector.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HM 48: STUDY FREE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

House Memorial 48 requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to form a task force to study making high school extracurricular activities - like band, theater, debate, and fine arts - free for all students. The task force, including education experts and school district representatives, would examine the feasibility of eliminating costs for equipment, uniforms, and transportation. It would report findings and recommendations by November 2025, but the memorial does not change current funding or require immediate action. This is a study request only, not a law that would make activities free.

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 525: SECOND DEGREE HOMICIDE BY VEHICLE

HB 525 adds "second degree homicide by vehicle" to New Mexico's legal definition of "serious violent offense." This change directly affects prisoners convicted of this offense, limiting their eligibility for meritorious deductions - reducing their monthly sentence reduction from up to 30 days (for nonviolent offenses) to a maximum of four days. The bill amends Section 33-2-34 of New Mexico law, which governs how prisoners earn time off sentences through participation in approved programs. As a result, individuals convicted of second degree homicide by vehicle will have fewer opportunities to shorten their prison terms via these deductions.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

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