New Mexico Bills

passed · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 143: CREATE UTILITY OVERSIGHT FUND

SB 143 creates a dedicated "utility oversight fund" in New Mexico's state treasury, funded by fees collected from utilities (like electric, gas, and water providers) operating within the state. The bill increases the annual inspection fee from 0.59% to 0.6% of utilities' New Mexico gross receipts and directs all related fees, late interest (15% annually), and penalties (2% for late payments) into this new fund, which cannot be used for other state purposes. The Public Regulation Commission will manage the fund, using it to support its oversight duties under the Public Utility Act, with disbursements requiring legislative appropriation.

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 288: INCREASE AGING NETWORK REIMBURSEMENTS

SB 288 appropriates $2.5 million from New Mexico's general fund to the Aging and Long-Term Services Department for fiscal year 2026 and beyond. The funds directly increase reimbursements paid to providers (like home care agencies and senior service organizations) in the state's aging network. Unspent funds will not revert to the general fund, ensuring ongoing support for these providers without requiring annual reappropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 15: VOLUNTEER EMS & FIREFIGHTER TAX CREDITS

SB 15 creates a $1,000 income tax credit for New Mexico residents who volunteer at least 52 times yearly with a certified emergency medical services (EMS) agency. To qualify, volunteers must provide proof of service and obtain certification from the Emergency Medical Systems Bureau. The credit is limited to $4 million total annually across all claimants, and applicants must not also claim the separate volunteer firefighter tax credit for the same year. This policy directly supports unpaid EMS volunteers by reducing their state tax liability.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 229: NM-GROWN APPROVED SUPPLIER PROGRAM

HB 229 allocates $430,000 from the state general fund to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture for the "NM-GROWN Approved Supplier Program" in fiscal year 2026. The program aims to support local agricultural suppliers by promoting New Mexico-grown products, directly benefiting state farmers and producers who qualify as approved suppliers. Funds must be spent by the end of fiscal year 2026, with any unspent balance reverting to the state general fund. The bill was referred to committees, passed committee approval, but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, preventing its enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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 · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 347: HEALTH CARE WORKERS CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT

SB 347, the "Health Care Workers Conscience Protection Act," protects healthcare workers who refuse to participate in abortion or abortion-related services based on ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. It directly affects doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medical students, and other staff at healthcare institutions (like hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies) by prohibiting penalties - including license loss, job discipline, or adverse employment actions - for such refusals. Key provisions require institutions to provide written notice of the law to all staff within 30 days of enactment and post summaries prominently, while mandating that workers who object transfer patient records to new providers upon request. The bill does not alter patient access to abortion services but focuses on safeguarding workers' conscience-based choices. (Note: The bill was postponed indefinitely in June 2025 and has not been enacted.)

Topics ✗ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 477: NO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN DRUGS

SB 477 prohibits health insurers in New Mexico from requiring prior authorization or step therapy (forcing patients to try cheaper drugs first) for specific prescription medications. It directly affects patients with autoimmune disorders, cancer, cholesterol issues, or substance use disorders, and those prescribed medications in three drug classes: GLP-1 agonists (used for diabetes/weight management), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, and GLP-1 receptor agonists. Insurers may still require authorization only if a biosimilar, interchangeable biologic, or generic version of the drug is available. The bill aims to streamline access to these treatments by removing bureaucratic barriers, but it remains pending after being postponed indefinitely in June 2025.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 84: SHARING OF CERTAIN CYFD INFO

SB 84 (2025 New Mexico Senate Bill) clarifies how the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) shares information about child abuse and neglect. It requires CYFD to share details about child fatalities or near-fatalities, protects clients' personal contact information (like addresses and phone numbers), and mandates that courts issue written orders (which can be appealed) to exclude media from abuse/neglect hearings. The bill also requires CYFD to publish specific reports on its website and establishes penalties for violations. It directly affects CYFD staff, courts handling child welfare cases, and media organizations seeking access to proceedings.

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 438: STATE POLICE CREDITED SERVICE CALCULATION

SB 438 modifies pension calculations for certain New Mexico public safety employees. It adds a 20% increase to credited service time for state police members who were active or retired by June 30, 2013, and for adult correctional officers, probation officers, and state fire members under specific service dates (post-July 2021 for probation officers, post-July 2024 for fire members). This adjustment affects how their retirement benefits are calculated under the State Public Safety Member Coverage Plan 1. The bill applies only to members who met the service cutoff dates and does not alter retirement age requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 166: HARM TO SELF & OTHERS DEFINITION

SB 166 clarifies key definitions for "harm to self" and "harm to others" in New Mexico's mental health and developmental disabilities laws. It defines "harm to self" as an inability to meet basic needs with risk of serious physical harm without treatment, and "harm to others" as past behavior causing serious harm or creating a substantial risk of repeat harm. These definitions will directly guide courts and mental health professionals when determining eligibility for involuntary treatment under existing commitment procedures. The bill does not create new procedures or funding but standardizes language to ensure consistent application of current laws.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 556: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

Based solely on the provided context, a summary of SB 556 cannot be generated. The bill title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") and committee referral are listed, but the actual bill text, specific provisions, or policy changes are not included in the provided information. The recent action "postponed indefinitely" indicates the bill did not advance, but this does not describe its content. Without the bill text or a substantive summary detailing its mechanisms or who it affects, a factual summary meeting the requested criteria cannot be provided.

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.

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