New Mexico Bills

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 373: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY MILITARY MEMBER

SB 373 requires New Mexico state agencies and courts to notify military installation authorities when a military member is involved in a child abuse, neglect, or domestic violence case. It amends the Abuse and Neglect Act to mandate that law enforcement and child welfare agencies inform designated military officials about such allegations, and updates the Family Violence Protection Act to require remote court appearances for domestic violence protection hearings. The bill also mandates that courts send copies of domestic violence protection orders to military installations if a party (victim or alleged perpetrator) is a service member. These provisions establish new coordination requirements between state legal systems and military authorities in New Mexico.

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 138: OIL & GAS FUNDS TO JUDICIAL RETIREMENT

SB 138 redirects annual payments from New Mexico's oil and gas tax fund to three retirement systems: $100,000 each year to the magistrate and judicial retirement funds, and $75,000 to the legislative retirement fund. Payments to the magistrate and judicial funds would stop if their funding levels reach 100% or higher, as determined by the Public Employees Retirement Association. The legislative fund amount adjusts annually based on actual retirement benefit needs, ensuring it covers the required payout for state legislators. This bill directly affects judges, magistrates, and state legislators who rely on these retirement systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 513: ORGAN DONOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE & REGISTRY

HB 513 requires New Mexico state agencies to add an organ donation designation space on several common application forms, including driver's license renewals, public assistance applications, concealed carry permits, and school personnel licenses. Applicants can indicate donor status on these forms, and if new donors, must sign with a witness present; completed forms will be sent to a centralized statewide donor registry maintained by the Motor Vehicle Division. This policy change streamlines organ donation registration by integrating it into routine state interactions rather than requiring separate registration. The bill affects all New Mexico residents applying for these specific state services, with the registry allowing hospitals to verify donor status after death.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 10: ANTI-HAZING ACT

SB 10, the Anti-Hazing Act, requires all public and private New Mexico colleges and universities to establish a hazing prevention committee, adopt a code of conduct, and provide annual hazing prevention education to students. The bill defines hazing broadly as any act during recruitment, membership, or group activities that causes bodily danger, physical harm, or serious psychological harm - including forced consumption of substances - but excludes normal athletic events. It makes hazing a misdemeanor, prohibits student organizations from permitting hazing (with potential liability for damages), and requires students who haze to forfeit state-funded financial aid. Additionally, staff who fail to report hazing they witness or learn about face penalties.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 543: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

Based solely on the provided context, there is no substantive bill text or summary describing SB 543's specific provisions, mechanisms, or policy changes. The bill's title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") is broad and generic, but no concrete details about its content or affected parties are included in the materials. The bill was referred to the Senate Conservation Committee and later had "action postponed indefinitely" on June 3, 2025, indicating it did not advance. Without additional details on the bill's actual provisions, a factual policy summary cannot be generated.

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 215: NO USE OF AI FOR RENT MANIPULATION

HB 215 prohibits landlords and property owners from using artificial intelligence tools to coordinate rent pricing across multiple properties. It bans services that analyze rental data (like historical prices or lease terms) from multiple landlords to recommend similar rent increases or manipulate market competition. The bill also allows tenants harmed by such coordinated pricing to sue in court. This directly affects rental property owners using AI-driven pricing tools and tenants facing artificially inflated rents due to anti-competitive practices.

Topics ✓ Housing ✗ Technology

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 35: SEPARATE SHOOTING FROM MOTOR VEHICLE CRIMES

SB 35 separates "shooting at a motor vehicle" and "shooting from a motor vehicle" into distinct crimes under New Mexico law. It increases penalties: shooting at a vehicle is always a second-degree felony, while shooting from a vehicle is a third-degree felony without injury or second-degree with injury. The bill mandates vehicle forfeiture when used in these offenses and requires automatic driver's license revocation for convictions. It also classifies both offenses as violent felonies for sentencing purposes under New Mexico's three-strikes law.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 200: ADDITIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM UNITS

HB 200 adds two new funding categories to New Mexico's school finance system for teachers certified in bilingual education and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). School districts earn one program unit per bilingual-certified teacher and half a unit per TESOL-certified teacher, calculated using the state's standard funding rate. To qualify, schools must verify teacher credentials and provide salary increases equal to the unit value. This policy directly affects school districts, charter schools, and educators with these specific teaching endorsements by linking additional funding to certified staff.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 507: ABQ ISOTOPES LICENSE PLATE

HB 507 would create a special New Mexico license plate featuring the Albuquerque Isotopes baseball team, available for a $35 initial fee plus $25 annual renewal. The $12 portion of the initial fee covers plate production costs, while the remaining fee revenue funds UNM's Carrie Tingley Crippled Children's Hospital. The state could stop issuing the plate after 2031 if annual sales drop below 50% of the average from 2026-2031. This affects vehicle owners who choose to purchase the plate, with no direct impact on other drivers or legislation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 463: CYFD PERINATAL INVESTIGATION & SUPPORT UNIT

HB 463 proposes creating a two-year pilot program within New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) to investigate reports of babies born with drug exposure (substance-exposed newborns) and provide family support. The unit would be staffed by trauma-informed professionals using evidence-based care models, coordinating with health departments and early childhood programs. It requires $100,000 in state funding for fiscal years 2026-2027 to cover operations, with unused funds reverting to the general fund. This bill directly affects families of affected newborns, CYFD staff, and healthcare providers who report such cases under existing law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 464: UNM SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FUND & DISTRIBUTION

SB 464 creates a dedicated "University School of Medicine Fund" to support construction and reconstruction projects at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. It redirects 1% of governmental gross receipts tax revenue (specifically from hospital-licensed facilities) into this fund and requires the UNM School of Medicine to deposit $4 million annually from 2025-2034 - using non-state funds - to the new fund. The fund, administered by the Health Care Authority, will be available for legislative appropriation toward building projects at the medical school. This bill establishes a structured funding mechanism but does not guarantee specific spending; it only creates the fund and mandates deposits. The bill was postponed indefinitely by the legislature on June 3, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 117: PERA COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS

SB 117 would adjust retirement benefits for New Mexico public employees by linking cost-of-living increases directly to the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income annual adjustments starting July 2026. It applies to eligible retirees (who have been retired 1-2 years) and survivor beneficiaries, replacing previous COLA calculation methods. The bill appropriates $50 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026 and beyond to cover these adjustments, with unspent funds carrying forward. This change ensures retirement payments rise at the same rate as Social Security COLAs, providing predictable increases for qualifying recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

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