SB 29 appropriates $222 million from New Mexico's general fund to the Water Project Fund for authorized water projects during fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The funding supports existing water infrastructure projects approved by the legislature, with any unspent balance at the end of 2026 remaining in the fund rather than returning to the general fund. This bill directly affects state water projects and agencies managing infrastructure, as it provides dedicated funding for their implementation. It is a straightforward funding measure without new policy requirements or eligibility changes.
HB 106 (New Mexico, 2025) amends DWI law to authorize certain medical professionals (like nurses or EMTs) to withdraw blood for chemical testing when a driver is suspected of driving under the influence. This change directly affects drivers facing DWI charges, law enforcement officers conducting field tests, and medical personnel who may now perform blood draws. The bill modifies the existing testing procedure under Section 66-8-102 by expanding who can legally collect blood samples, without altering penalties or blood alcohol concentration limits. It focuses solely on streamlining the blood testing process for DWI investigations.
SB 58, the Child Care Facility Licensing Act, requires child care facilities in New Mexico serving more than four nonresident children to obtain a license from the Early Childhood Education and Care Department. License-exempt facilities (operating in a home setting for four or fewer children) may choose to register with the department instead, allowing them to access federal food programs and child care assistance. The department will inspect facilities, enforce compliance through rules on safety and operations, and can revoke licenses or impose penalties for violations, especially those involving child safety risks. This bill establishes clear licensing requirements, registration options, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure child care facility standards.
HB 80 amends New Mexico's Personal Insurance Credit Information Act to prohibit insurers from using credit scores or credit information to set rates, deny coverage, or renew policies for personal insurance (like auto, home, or motorcycle insurance). It specifically bans considering factors such as race, gender, occupation, or education in credit-based scoring and requires insurers to update credit information every 36 months. Insurers cannot deny coverage based solely on credit history without evaluating other underwriting factors permitted by law. This directly affects all insurance companies operating in New Mexico for personal insurance policies.
SB 119 authorizes the New Mexico Bioscience Authority to invest in bioscience companies operating in New Mexico or relocating to New Mexico, requiring each company to maintain a minimum of five in-state employees with an average annual salary of $60,000. The bill establishes assessment criteria for investments, including market opportunity, financial stability, and projected economic benefits over five years, and mandates co-investing with qualified external organizations where the state provides no more than one-third of the total investment. Investment contracts require companies to either fully reimburse the state if they fail to meet obligations or demonstrate that their economic benefits to New Mexico exceeded the state's investment cost. The bill also creates a Bioscience Development Fund to manage these investments, with repayment priority in bankruptcy scenarios. (Note: Bill was postponed indefinitely in June 2025.)
This bill (SB 532) has no substantive provisions described in the provided context beyond its broad title "Public Peace, Health, Safety & Welfare." The bill was introduced by Senator Pat Woods in the 2025 New Mexico legislative session but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, by the Senate Judiciary Committee. No specific mechanisms, affected groups, or policy changes are detailed in the available text. As a procedural bill with no described content, a concise summary is limited to its status and title.
SB 467 amends New Mexico's expungement laws by removing the 30-day deadline for courts to issue expungement orders, eliminating the requirement to notify law enforcement and the Department of Public Safety in certain cases, and excluding embezzlement from offenses eligible for expungement. This bill directly affects individuals seeking to clear criminal records, particularly those convicted of embezzlement (who can no longer have records expunged) and others who previously faced procedural steps like court deadlines or law enforcement notifications. Key provisions streamline the process by removing specific administrative requirements while narrowing eligibility for expungement. These are concrete changes to both procedural rules and qualifying offenses under New Mexico's expungement statutes.
SB 473 creates a New Mexico income tax credit for unpaid volunteers who assist in search and rescue operations. Taxpayers who volunteer at least six times (or 60 hours) in a year can claim a $500 credit, while those volunteering 12 times (or 120+ hours) qualify for $1,000. The credit requires certification from the state search and rescue resource officer, with a $3 million annual cap on total credits issued. The credit expires after 2035 and applies to taxable years beginning in 2025 or later.
SB 40 requires individuals convicted of driving with a revoked license to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicle and obtain an ignition interlock license. This license, valid for four or eight years, allows driving only with the IID installed, and the device may be removed without court approval. The bill also designates driving on a revoked license as a "case of record" in metropolitan court, making it subject to specific penalties under amended law. It affects people convicted of this offense, adding IID requirements to existing fines and potential jail time. The bill was introduced in 2025 but was postponed indefinitely in June 2025.
SB 391 increases civil penalties for air quality violations in New Mexico, setting daily fines up to $15,000 for permit breaches and $25,000 for noncompliance with enforcement orders. It directly affects businesses and facilities operating under air quality permits by raising financial stakes for violations. Key provisions include exempting penalties for self-reported violations with corrective action and for equipment malfunctions when maintenance records are up-to-date. The bill also clarifies legal representation in enforcement cases (e.g., attorney general for state actions) and limits penalty claims to five years from when the violation was known.
SB 542's substantive content is not provided in the available context, only its title and procedural history. The bill's title relates to public peace, health, safety, and welfare, but no specific provisions, affected groups, or mechanisms are described. Recent actions show it was not printed by the Senate Education Committee on February 20, 2025, and was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025. Without bill text or a policy summary, a detailed explanation of its effects cannot be generated.
SB 476 exempts first responders with at least 20 years of service (including law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs) from paying premiums or fees to participate in New Mexico's Retiree Health Care Act. The bill modifies existing law (Section 10-7C-13) to remove this financial requirement for qualifying retirees. It appropriates $7.5 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to cover the cost of this exemption, with unspent funds reverting to the general fund. The bill was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025.
