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failed · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 103: CAP RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX RATES

HB 103 caps annual increases in residential property tax assessments at 103% of the prior year's value or 106.1% of the value from two years prior, whichever is higher. This limit does not apply if a property's zoning changed or if ownership transferred in the year before the tax year. The bill also requires counties with low property sales ratios to reassess properties to meet a minimum threshold before the cap applies. It takes effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 168: NEW HOMES FOR NEW MEXICO PROGRAM

This bill creates the New Homes for New Mexico program, providing interest-free loans up to $50,000 (or $75,000 in Los Alamos, Santa Fe, or Taos counties) to first-time homebuyers with incomes below 120% of area median income for a family of four. Eligible buyers must purchase starter homes (max 1,800 sq ft on lots under 5,000 sq ft) as their primary residence and cannot have owned a home previously. The program is funded by a $10 million appropriation from the general fund, with repayments reinvested to support future loans. It directly affects first-time homebuyers meeting income and residency criteria in New Mexico.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 110: HOUSING DEVELOPMENT DATA REPORTING

HB 110 requires New Mexico counties and municipalities with populations over 30,000 (classified as "Class A") to publish quarterly reports on housing development data starting July 1, 2026. The reports must include total residential permit applications, approvals/denials, processing times (from submission to completion and approval/denial), and permit issuance details for both single-family and multifamily projects. These reports must be posted on the local government website and submitted to the state Economic Development Department and Legislative Finance Committee. The bill aims to standardize housing data collection for transparency and analysis, directly affecting large local jurisdictions managing housing projects.

died · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 250: TECH & INNOVATION NETWORK ADVISORY BOARD

HB 250 changes the membership structure of New Mexico's Technology and Innovation Network Advisory Board. It removes representatives from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Navajo Technical University, and Central New Mexico Community College as core members, and reduces public members from 11 to nine. The nine public members must now have experience in investment or entrepreneurial support specifically within four target sectors: aerospace/space, biosciences, clean energy/water, and advanced computing. These changes streamline board representation without altering the board’s core duties of advising on strategic planning, industry engagement, and funding recommendations for the state’s technology division.

Topics ✓ Energy

failed · New Mexico · House Feb 14, 2026

HB 164: LOBBYING ACTIVITY REPORTS

HB 164 requires lobbyists and their employers to file detailed reports disclosing specific legislation they lobbied on, their position (support/oppose/neutral), and any changes to that position. These reports must be submitted within 48 hours of starting lobbying activity and include the employer's name. The reports will be preserved publicly online for at least ten years, searchable and downloadable on the legislature's website. This bill directly affects all registered lobbyists and their employers who engage in lobbying activities in New Mexico.

failed · New Mexico · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 18: CLEAR HORIZONS & EMISSIONS CODIFICATION

SB 18 establishes legally binding statewide greenhouse gas emissions targets for New Mexico, requiring a 45% reduction from 2005 levels by 2030, 75% by 2040, and net zero emissions (100% reduction) by 2050. The bill mandates that the Environmental Improvement Board track and report emissions, allowing states to meet targets through direct reductions or carbon removal projects within New Mexico, including initiatives on tribal lands. It updates key definitions in environmental law to clarify terms like "greenhouse gas," "statewide emissions," and "carbon intensity" for consistent reporting and enforcement. These provisions directly affect state agencies, businesses, and industries contributing to emissions within New Mexico.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 593: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

Based solely on the provided context, this bill summary cannot be generated. The bill text includes only a generic title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") and committee actions, with no substantive provisions, policy changes, or specific mechanisms described. The recent actions show it was withdrawn and postponed indefinitely, but no concrete policy content is available to summarize. Without details on what the bill actually proposes or affects, a factual summary cannot be provided.

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SJR 9: INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, CA

This bill (SJR 9) proposes amending New Mexico's constitution to create an independent commission that would redraw state legislative district boundaries after each federal census. The commission would consist of nine members: three each from the two largest political parties and three unaffiliated members reflecting New Mexico's demographics. It would be required to follow non-dilution rules for minority voting rights and explicitly cannot consider incumbents' addresses or party voting history when drawing districts. If approved by voters, this commission would replace the legislature in creating redistricting plans, aiming to reduce partisan influence in the process.

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.

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 258: HUMAN SEXUALITY EDUCATION

SB 258 requires New Mexico public schools to include comprehensive human sexuality education in health courses for middle and high school students starting in the 2027-2028 school year. It makes one-half unit of health education a graduation requirement for students entering ninth grade that same year. The bill mandates school districts to submit implementation plans, requires the Public Education Department to develop academic standards and model curricula for grades 6-12, and allows parents to excuse their child from the sexuality portion of health education. This bill directly affects all public and charter schools in New Mexico, their students, and school districts responsible for curriculum planning.

Topics ✓ Education

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 592: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

The provided context does not include the actual provisions or policy details of HB 592. The bill title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") is broad, but the text and summary sections contain no specific language describing what the bill would change or who it would affect. Without the bill's text or a substantive summary, a factual description of its mechanisms, provisions, or direct impact cannot be provided. The bill's status (postponed indefinitely) does not clarify its content.

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 553: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

SB 553, introduced by Senator Shannon D. Pinto, addresses public peace, health, safety, and welfare but lacks specific provisions in the provided context. The bill was withdrawn from the Senate Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Committee and later postponed indefinitely by the Senate Rules Committee. Without the full text of the bill, no concrete policy changes or affected parties can be identified. The legislative process for this bill has stalled, with no further action taken as of the latest update.