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HB 138 prohibits New Mexico counties and municipalities from requiring minimum lot sizes for residential properties. This directly affects local zoning authorities, homebuilders, and homeowners in residential areas by removing a common zoning requirement. The bill includes exemptions for small disability community residences (serving ≤10 people) and traditional historic communities, but otherwise eliminates this zoning standard statewide. It does not address other zoning rules like building height or yard sizes.

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.

action postponed indefinitely

action postponed indefinitely

action postponed indefinitely