This bill, introduced by Senator Shannon D. Pinto, is a procedural measure that has not yet been printed by the Senate Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Committee. As of March 24, 2026, the bill's consideration has been postponed indefinitely, meaning no specific policy changes or provisions have been enacted. The text provided does not include the actual content of the bill, so its intended effects on public peace, health, safety, or welfare remain unspecified.
The bill HB 354 (introduced by Rep. Nathan P. Small) has no substantive text or summary provided in the context. The title "PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE" is broad and generic, but the context does not specify any concrete provisions, affected groups, or mechanisms. Without bill text, voting records, or a summary describing its actual policy changes, a factual summary cannot be generated. This appears to be a procedural reference only, as the bill was recently referred to committee with no further details available.
Senate Memorial 18 requests state departments to form a task force to study how New Mexico's Public Works Minimum Wage Act and the federal Davis-Bacon Act affect costs for public construction projects like roads and buildings. The task force, including labor, construction, and government representatives, will analyze whether current wage requirements increase project costs and potentially limit infrastructure output per dollar spent. It will make recommendations for possible changes to the Public Works Minimum Wage Act by October 1, 2026. This is a study request, not a policy change, and does not alter existing wage laws. The bill directly affects state agencies managing public works contracts and capital projects.
SB 303 prohibits New Mexico state funds from being used to support joint law enforcement operations with federal officers who conceal their identity (e.g., hiding badges or agency affiliation). It directly affects state agencies and local governments receiving public safety funding, barring them from participating in such federal collaborations unless specific exceptions apply - like sanctioned undercover operations, SWAT teams, or explosive disposal. Violations trigger penalties including triple damages, fines of $5,000-$10,000 per violation, and civil lawsuits allowing private citizens to sue on behalf of the state (qui tam actions). The bill aims to prevent state resources from funding federal activities where officer identities are hidden during enforcement.
HB 5, titled "Juvenile Justice Changes," updates New Mexico's juvenile justice system to improve safety and support for youth. It requires courts to use validated risk assessments before detaining children, mandates annual reports on these assessments, and creates new procedures for handling youth who miss supervised release (including tolling supervision time if they abscond). The bill also renames the Juvenile Community Corrections Act to the "Juvenile Community Connections Act," establishes a grant fund for community programs serving adjudicated youth (ages 18-26), and creates local panels to guide next steps for youth in juvenile facilities. These changes directly affect youth in the juvenile justice system, the Department of Children, Youth and Families, and community service providers.
The provided context for HB 361 contains only the bill's title, introduction details, and a committee referral date (February 4, 2026). No specific provisions, policy changes, or affected groups are described in the bill text or summary. Since the context lacks substantive details about the bill's content or mechanisms, a factual summary cannot be generated. This appears to be a procedural referral stage with no enacted or detailed policy language available.
Based solely on the provided context, this bill's specific provisions cannot be summarized. The context only includes the bill's title, introductory line, and a pending committee action date (February 4, 2026), with no description of its actual content, mechanisms, or affected parties. The title "PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE" is broad and does not indicate specific policy changes. Without additional text describing the bill's requirements or effects, a factual summary of its substance cannot be generated.
SB 262 is a New Mexico state bill introduced by Senator Joseph Cervantes that relates to public peace, health, safety, and welfare. However, the bill has not advanced through the legislative process, having been held indefinitely by the Senate Judiciary Committee as of March 24, 2026. Because no specific provisions or policy changes have been enacted, the bill currently does not affect any individuals or organizations.
New Mexico's SB 252 creates a new liquor excise surtax on retailers and directs the revenue to a new Tribal Alcohol Harms Alleviation Fund. It also amends tax definitions to exclude liquor taxes from "gross receipts" calculations for other state taxes. The bill updates how existing liquor tax revenue is distributed, including maintaining funding for local DWI programs, alcohol treatment services, and drug courts. This directly affects liquor retailers (through the new surtax) and tribal communities (as recipients of the new fund). The changes aim to redirect liquor tax revenue toward tribal-specific alcohol harm programs while simplifying tax calculations.
The context provided does not include the specific provisions, mechanisms, or policy details of SB 284. It only lists the bill's title, introduction date, sponsor, and a note that it was "not printed" by the Senate Finance Committee on February 4, 2026. Without the bill text or summary describing its content, a factual summary cannot be generated. More detailed information about the bill's provisions is required to fulfill this request.
This bill has not advanced beyond committee review and remains inactive as of March 2026, so no specific policy changes or provisions have been enacted. The legislation was introduced by Representative Doreen Y. Gallegos under the broad heading of public peace, health, safety, and welfare, but the full text is not available in the provided information. Without access to the actual bill language, it is impossible to describe what the law would do, who it affects, or what mechanisms it would establish.
HB 331 amends New Mexico's criminal record expungement law to allow individuals charged with a domestic violence crime to request removal of their arrest and public records immediately after being acquitted or having the case dismissed with prejudice. The bill requires courts to complete expungement within 30 days of the order and prohibits any fees for submitting requests or processing the expungement. This change directly affects people cleared of domestic violence charges, such as assault or battery against a household member, making it easier to clear records without waiting periods. The bill also clarifies the definition of "domestic violence crime" to include specific offenses like assault against household members under state law.
