New Mexico Bills

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 231: RULEMAKING INFO TO LEGISLATORS

HB 231 requires state agencies to provide the legislative council service with an email address for the person responsible for managing rulemaking records. The legislative council service will then maintain a centralized list of these contacts and distribute it to all legislators. This ensures lawmakers have direct access to agency rulemaking contacts without needing to contact each agency individually. The bill affects all state agencies that create rules and all legislators in New Mexico's state government.

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 77: APPRENTICE & TRAINING PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS

SB 77 requires construction companies working on most state-funded public works projects (like buildings or infrastructure) to pay into apprentice and training programs or a state fund. This applies to all public construction projects except those involving trades not recognized as apprenticeable by federal standards. Employers must contribute the same amount required by existing wage rate rules, verified through payroll reports. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and affects contractors bidding on New Mexico government construction projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 145: AUDIT CHANGES

SB 145 restructures New Mexico's audit requirements for state agencies and local public bodies (like counties, school districts, and water districts). It revises revenue thresholds that determine reporting obligations: local bodies with annual revenue under $100,000 are exempt from most financial reporting, while those between $100,000-$500,000 must submit tailored reports focused on their specific activities. The bill also mandates that state agencies conduct annual federal single audits starting in 2028, aligning with federal standards. These changes aim to reduce administrative burden for smaller entities while maintaining oversight for larger ones. The bill updates audit definitions, reporting rules, and the audit fund appropriation.

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 229: TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

HB 229 requires all New Mexico government agencies (including state departments, school districts, and municipalities) to publicly disclose contract details through the Sunshine Portal. It mandates that agencies post solicitations within one week of issuance, update information monthly, and include recipient names, contract purposes, and amounts exceeding $20,000. The bill also requires agencies to provide contact details for records custodians and link their data to the central Sunshine Portal. Violations could render contracts invalid, with enforcement handled by the attorney general or district courts. This law directly affects public access to government spending by making contract information searchable and transparent.

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 53: COMMUNITY & HEALTH INFO SAFETY & PRIVACY ACT

SB 53, the Community and Health Information Safety and Privacy Act, establishes new privacy standards for businesses operating in New Mexico that collect consumer data. It directly affects online service providers, health-related businesses, and other "covered entities" that handle personal or biometric data of New Mexico residents. Key provisions prohibit businesses from using consumer data for targeted advertising without consent, ban "dark patterns" that manipulate user choices, and require clear opt-out mechanisms for data sharing. The law also protects consumers' rights to access, correct, or delete their data and prohibits retaliation for exercising these rights. It specifically excludes certain health data used for medical treatment under federal law from its requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 92: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GROSS RECEIPTS

SB 92 creates a tax deduction for businesses selling construction materials and labor used in affordable multifamily housing projects in New Mexico. It directly affects developers and contractors building housing that qualifies as "affordable" (defined as units for households earning ≤80% of the area median income) and sold to qualifying grant recipients under the Affordable Housing Act. The deduction reduces taxable gross receipts for these specific sales until July 1, 2033, and requires the tax cost to be tracked in the state budget. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

passed · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 31: EMS PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT

HB 31 creates the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, allowing EMTs and paramedics licensed in one participating state to practice in other member states without obtaining new licenses. It directly affects EMS professionals who work across state lines and the states that join the compact. Key provisions include mutual recognition of licenses, sharing of disciplinary actions (like license suspensions), and requiring home states to use national registry exams and investigate complaints. This streamlines emergency response during cross-state incidents while maintaining public safety through shared accountability. The compact aims to increase access to licensed EMS personnel and reduce licensing barriers for providers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 239: TRIBAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT OBLIGATION

HB 239 appropriates $650,000 from the tribal infrastructure project fund to pay an unpaid contractor invoice (notice of obligation #3) for Tribal Infrastructure Project 23TIF11. The funds are for a prior-year obligation that was not paid, to be spent in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Any unused balance after 2027 will return to the tribal infrastructure project fund. This bill directly affects the contractor involved in project 23TIF11 by settling a specific unpaid payment. It does not create new infrastructure or policy, but resolves a past financial obligation.

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HJR 10: SECESSION OF COUNTIES FROM NM, CA

HJR 10 proposes a constitutional amendment in New Mexico to establish a process for three or more contiguous counties to secede and join another state or form a new state. It requires a petition signed by at least 15% of voters in each county, a special election where two-thirds of voters in each county approve secession, unanimous approval from all affected county commissions, payment of outstanding state debts, and eventual congressional approval. The amendment must be approved by New Mexico voters at the next general election. This resolution does not authorize secession itself but creates the legal framework for it, directly affecting eligible New Mexico counties seeking to leave the state.

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 13: HEALTH CARE GROSS RECEIPTS DEDUCTION

SB 13 extends and expands a tax deduction for healthcare providers in New Mexico. It postpones the sunset date for this deduction from 2028 to 2031 and adds coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles paid directly by patients to the list of deductible expenses. The bill affects licensed healthcare practitioners (like doctors, dentists, and therapists) and their associations who provide services through managed care organizations. These providers can now reduce their taxable income by deducting patient-paid portions of their fees, rather than just certain insurance payments. The change applies only to "commercial contract services" under managed care plans, not Medicare or Medicaid services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 238: INDEPENDENT THEATER SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

HB 238 creates a three-year pilot program (2026-2029) providing up to $2,000 monthly sponsorship payments to eligible independent theaters in designated municipal business districts (Main Street programs or arts/cultural districts). To qualify, a theater must be owned by a single owner and located in one of these districts. The Economic Development Department will administer the program, determine payment amounts based on financial need, and require theaters to use funds for capital improvements or operating expenses. The state appropriates $1 million total, with annual reporting required and a final evaluation due by October 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 7: INCREASE CLINICIAN FACULTY PAY

SB 7 allocates $20 million from the state general fund to the University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center to increase pay for clinician faculty members. This funding is specifically for fiscal year 2027, with any unused portion reverting to the state general fund. The bill directly affects clinicians who hold faculty positions at UNM's health sciences programs, such as physicians and nurses teaching in medical or nursing education. The key provision is a one-time appropriation to address compensation, without creating new ongoing state obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

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