New Mexico Bills

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HM 47: STUDY PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION

House Memorial 47 requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to examine public school employee compensation in New Mexico. The study will focus on how salary competitiveness, pay disparities (compaction), and sustainability impact recruitment and retention of teachers, administrators, and other school staff like bus drivers and custodians. It directs the committee to collaborate with school districts, unions, and state agencies and report findings by December 31, 2025. The bill addresses concerns about low student proficiency, high teacher turnover, and research showing many school employees earn below a living wage despite recent raises. This is a study request, not a policy change.

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HR 1: PUBLISH YES & NO VOTES ON COMMITTEE REPORTS

This resolution requires New Mexico House committees to list each member's individual vote (yes, no, excused, or absent) on committee reports when a roll call vote is taken on amendments or the final report. It directly affects committee members and the public by making committee voting records more detailed, rather than showing only total vote counts. The rule change applies to all bills, memorials, or resolutions referred to committees, as specified in amended House Rule 9-5-5. The bill was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025.

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HM 45: EFFECT OF FEDERAL ACTIONS ON NM RESIDENTS

House Memorial 45 requests the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee to investigate how President Trump's "DOGE" department and related federal actions affect New Mexico residents. It specifically examines impacts like job losses among federal employees (including NM residents), cuts to federal programs, and potential security risks from DOGE accessing sensitive government systems. The committee must report findings and recommendations by July 31, 2025, to state legislative committees and agency secretaries. This memorial does not change laws but seeks to assess federal actions' concrete effects on New Mexico.

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SM 17: ROUTE 66, IN RECOGNITION

This Senate Memorial (SM 17) is a symbolic resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in New Mexico, particularly highlighting its historical significance to Santa Rosa. It acknowledges Route 66 as a cultural and transportation legacy that shaped communities, including Santa Rosa's development, and notes planned centennial celebrations like a new sign and events. The resolution has no legal effect or binding provisions - it merely expresses recognition and will be sent to the governor. As a memorial, it does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or entities. The bill was tabled and postponed indefinitely in 2025.

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HJM 10: CREATE LIFELONG VOTERS

HJM 10 is a joint memorial requesting New Mexico's Higher Education Department to study strategies for increasing youth voter participation in public schools and colleges. It asks the department to examine how automatic voter registration (like when renewing driver's licenses) and civic engagement programs could encourage students to become lifelong voters, with findings to inform future legislation. The bill does not create new laws but seeks research to address low youth voter turnout, citing that 14% of ballots in 2024 came from voters aged 18-24.

Topics ✓ Education

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 588: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

Based solely on the provided context, no bill text or specific provisions for HB 588 are included. The title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") and committee actions (withdrawn, postponed indefinitely) are noted, but the actual policy content, affected parties, or mechanisms are not described in the available information. Without the bill text or a substantive summary, a factual description of its provisions cannot be generated. Therefore, a summary meeting the requested criteria cannot be provided.

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 442: GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2025

SB 442 is New Mexico's 2025-2026 state budget bill that allocates funding to state agencies for fiscal year 2026. It establishes procedures for distributing general fund money, requires unspent balances to revert to the general fund by October 1 each year, and mandates the budget division to monitor agency revenues against projections. The bill defines key budget terms like "general fund" and "internal service funds" but does not create new policies or programs. It applies to all state agencies receiving state funds for FY2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HM 36: STUDY NUCLEAR ENERGY BENEFITS & COST

House Memorial 36 requests the University of New Mexico (UNM) to study the costs and benefits of developing New Mexico's nuclear energy industry and recommend statutory or regulatory changes. The study must examine economic, safety, and operational factors, with UNM reporting findings to the legislative energy committee. This non-binding memorial directly affects UNM as the study recipient and could inform future policy decisions about nuclear energy development. It does not create new law but seeks research to support potential industry growth, acknowledging New Mexico's historical ties to nuclear energy and uranium mining.

passed · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 205: CYFD NOMINATING COMMITTEE

HB 205 creates a nine-member nominating committee to select the Secretary of Children, Youth and Families (CYFD) in New Mexico. The committee, appointed by legislative leaders, the governor, and the chief justice, must submit at least five diverse, qualified nominees to the governor for appointment. This replaces the current process by requiring geographical diversity across counties and ensuring nominees are independent of the department. The bill directly affects the governor’s appointment authority for the CYFD Secretary position and the department’s leadership structure.

passed · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 124: DEATH OF PROTECTED PERSON OR GUARDIAN

HB 124 clarifies procedures for guardians when a person under their care (a "protected person") or the guardian themselves dies. It requires guardians to notify the court within three days of a protected person's death, obtain a death certificate without court approval, and request court hearings for funeral arrangements or using the estate for funeral costs if no family or will-appointed representative is available. The bill allows guardians to temporarily act as personal representatives to manage the estate, with conservators prioritized for this role if both seek it, and mandates a final court report within 45 days of death. These changes streamline estate handling for vulnerable individuals while ensuring court oversight for key decisions.

passed · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 17: COMMISSION ON REDUCTION OF GROCERY COSTS

HB 17 creates a 9-member commission to study factors driving high grocery costs in New Mexico, focusing on essential items like milk, eggs, produce, and bread. The commission must evaluate supply chains, price gouging laws, local food production support, and federal trade impacts, then submit specific recommendations by November 15, 2025. It is funded with $400,000 from the general fund to conduct this study, with members required to represent diverse backgrounds and expertise. The bill does not enact new laws but mandates a report to guide future policy.

passed · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 247: PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL INFO

SB 247 requires New Mexico's Public Education Department to publish annual results of state-approved science, math, and English language arts assessments by September 1 each year. It mandates the department to include statewide performance trends and disaggregated data broken down by student demographics (race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, special education status) and school-level performance. The results must be published in an easily accessible, user-friendly format on a dedicated website maintained by the department. This directly affects public schools, parents, educators, and students by making assessment data more transparent and available for review. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Education

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