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All 9,506 Active 1,467 In committee 1,466 Passed 267 Signed 1,992 Failed 5,615

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 613: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

This bill (HB 613) has no substantive text or policy provisions provided in the available context. The title ("Public Peace, Health, Safety & Welfare") is generic and does not describe specific policy changes. The bill was referred to the House Rules and Order of Business Committee but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, meaning it did not advance further. Without bill text or a substantive summary, no specific mechanisms, affected groups, or concrete policy changes can be described.

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 321: STATE POLICE AS HIGHEST PAID

SB 321 requires New Mexico State Police officers to be the highest-paid law enforcement personnel in the state by mandating annual salary reviews and adjustments by the Department of Public Safety Secretary. It directly affects all New Mexico State Police members (both probationary and permanent) by ensuring their salaries exceed those of other law enforcement agencies. The bill appropriates $100,000 for a FY2026 salary study, with unspent funds reverting to the general fund. The bill was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · New Mexico · House Apr 22, 2025

HM 29: DRIVER'S LICENSES & DIABETES

House Memorial 29 requests the Health and Human Services Committee to review New Mexico's current rules requiring drivers with diabetes to submit annual physician reports about ketosis (a common metabolic state, not the serious condition ketoacidosis) for license renewal. The memorial argues these rules are unnecessarily burdensome, especially in rural areas, and asks the committee to assess whether current medical science supports less onerous requirements while maintaining driver safety. If the committee finds changes are warranted, it would develop new legislation based on its findings. This memorial does not change existing rules but directs a review to potentially simplify the process for drivers with diabetes.

signed · New Mexico · House Apr 22, 2025

HM 57: LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITMENT & RETENTION

House Memorial 57 requests a study group to address a retirement benefit disadvantage affecting New Mexico law enforcement academy instructors. The memorial highlights that instructors must switch from a 20-year retirement plan (available to municipal officers) to a 25-year plan at the academy, creating a significant barrier to recruitment and retention. This gap leaves the academy only 40% staffed for instructor roles, despite needing qualified candidates with law enforcement experience. The study group - comprising representatives from the Department of Public Safety, the academy, and the state retirement system - will develop recommendations for the legislative committee by September 2025.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · New Mexico · House Apr 22, 2025

HM 56: "MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH"

This memorial (HM 56) designates May as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month" in New Mexico. It requests the New Mexico Department of Health to collaborate with health organizations to improve awareness, education, and access to screening for prenatal and perinatal depression and related mood disorders. The resolution directs the health department to explore using screening tools and enhance access to treatment, support services, and community resources. It applies to all women and teenage girls in New Mexico affected by maternal mental health issues, which impact 10-20% of new and expectant mothers. This is a symbolic resolution, not a law, and focuses on raising awareness and improving health system coordination.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · New Mexico · House Apr 22, 2025

HM 30: "SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT DAY"

This memorial declares March 5, 2025, as "Soil and Water Conservation District Day" in the New Mexico House of Representatives to recognize the work of New Mexico's 47 soil and water conservation districts. It highlights their role in voluntary programs supporting forest thinning, wildfire recovery, water management, and habitat restoration, primarily benefiting landowners and local communities. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges these districts' contributions to natural resource conservation.

signed · New Mexico · House Apr 22, 2025

HM 46: "MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH"

House Memorial 46 designates May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in New Mexico. The memorial recognizes motorcycles as a common transportation method and encourages all New Mexico residents to share the road safely with motorcyclists, aligning with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's national observance. It has no binding effect but serves as a symbolic call for increased awareness and consideration on roads. The bill was passed by the House and signed into law on April 22, 2025.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · New Mexico · House Apr 22, 2025

HM 41: ASSESS BLOCKED TRAIN CROSSING TIMES

This memorial requests New Mexico's Department of Transportation to assess how long train crossings block roads statewide (often up to 30 minutes), particularly impacting rural areas. It directs the department to collaborate with rail companies, unions, and local authorities to identify solutions for reducing these delays. The department must report its findings and recommendations to transportation committees by September 1, 2025. As a procedural memorial, it does not create new law but initiates an assessment process.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · New Mexico · House Apr 22, 2025

HM 59: STUDY ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIP WITH IRELAND

House Memorial 59 is a procedural resolution requesting New Mexico's legislative committee to study potential benefits of formal economic ties with Ireland. It asks the committee to examine opportunities for bilateral trade, investment, and business exchanges, including establishing a New Mexico-Ireland trade commission. The resolution cites existing trade data (e.g., $67.4 billion in Irish exports to the U.S. in 2023) and New Mexico's historical connections to Ireland. It does not create new laws but directs the committee to propose legislative actions for the 2026 session based on its findings. This affects New Mexico's state legislature and economic development planning, not individual citizens or businesses.

signed · New Mexico · House Apr 22, 2025

HM 62: IMPACT OF HERMIT'S PEAK/ CALF CANYON FIRE

House Memorial 62 recognizes the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fire - New Mexico's most destructive fire in history - as a historic event that burned 341,471 acres in 2022, merged from two separate fires caused by federal forest service errors. The memorial highlights that as of early 2025, only $1.8 billion of the $5.45 billion allocated for fire-related claims had been paid, leaving many residents and businesses still awaiting full compensation for lost homes, ranches, and livelihoods. It also notes ongoing cascading effects like severe flooding, emotional trauma, and loss of cultural identity in affected communities. The memorial urges the federal government to provide full compensation and address future fire prevention, while directing copies to state leaders and FEMA.

signed · New Mexico · House Apr 22, 2025

HM 43: HISPANIC & BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

This memorial (HM 43) requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to examine New Mexico's Hispanic Education Act and Bilingual Multicultural Education Act. It directs the committee to study current programs, funding structures, and student outcomes for Hispanic and bilingual students - primarily affecting the state's majority-Hispanic student population - and identify successful initiatives by December 2025. The study will involve input from students, educators, community members, and the Public Education Department. This is a procedural request for evaluation, not a new law or funding measure.

signed · New Mexico · House Apr 22, 2025

HM 61: STUDY AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL STORYTELLING TREATMENT

House Memorial 61 is a non-binding request to New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department, not a law. It asks the department to study and implement autobiographical storytelling as a trauma-informed strategy to support foster children. Specifically, it requests collaboration with speech-language pathologists and mental health providers to train caregivers, help children create personal stories (focusing on present experiences, not past trauma), and develop crisis plans for emotional distress. The effort targets foster children in New Mexico - where 2,000-2,600 children enter the system annually - who face higher risks of language delays and emotional challenges due to adverse experiences.

Topics ✓ Healthcare