Rep. Day Hochman-Vigil

Maddy summaryHB 475 creates a dedicated Transportation Trust Fund in New Mexico to finance transportation infrastructure. It establishes new revenue streams, including 1% to 2% of electricity sales tax revenue (increasing over time), and adjusts motor vehicle excise tax distributions to send 30% of proceeds to the Trust Fund after 2027. The fund will provide state matching funds for federal transportation grants and may cover general fund shortfalls if other reserves are exhausted. This directly affects state budget allocations, transportation project funding, and taxpayers through electricity and vehicle-related taxes.

Maddy summaryHB 97 would increase New Mexico's minimum auto insurance requirements for uninsured and underinsured motorists, raising bodily injury coverage from $25,000/$50,000 per accident to $50,000/$100,000 per accident, while keeping property damage coverage at $10,000. The bill mandates that all auto insurance policies sold in New Mexico must include this coverage by default, with drivers able to opt out in writing. It also clarifies that "underinsured" applies when another driver's coverage is less than the insured's uninsured motorist limits. The bill would take effect January 1, 2026, but was postponed indefinitely in June 2025 and remains pending.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, there is no substantive bill text available to summarize. The document only includes the bill's title, introduction details, and procedural history (postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025). No specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups are described in the given text. Without the actual bill language or summary, a factual policy description cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 441 establishes the "Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact" to allow licensed dentists and dental hygienists from New Mexico (a participating state) to practice in other participating states without obtaining full new licenses. It creates a "compact privilege" that requires practitioners to follow the host state's scope of practice rules and share disciplinary records, while letting states maintain their own licensing standards. The bill aims to improve access to dental care, especially for military families needing to relocate, by reducing duplicate licensing hurdles. This compact does not change existing state licensure requirements but enables streamlined practice across participating states.

Maddy summaryHB 412, the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, allows licensed emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and related personnel to practice across state lines in participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It directly affects EMS professionals who work in multiple states and patients receiving emergency care in those states. The bill establishes a system where a "home state" license is recognized as valid in "remote states" (other member states), requiring states to share adverse action information and maintain standardized licensing practices. Key mechanisms include mutual recognition of licenses, shared complaint investigations, and protocols for handling disciplinary actions to ensure public safety while improving access to emergency care.

Maddy summaryHB 70, the "Behavioral Health Medicaid Waiver Act," aims to create a new Medicaid waiver program in New Mexico for residents with behavioral health disabilities, including serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and brain injuries. The bill requires the Health Care Authority to develop and submit a federal application for this waiver by December 2025, using $1.1 million in state funds to hire staff and retain consultants. It mandates the authority to coordinate services through individualized plans, establish advisory councils, and align reimbursement systems with existing home- and community-based waiver programs. The bill does not change current Medicaid coverage but seeks to expand access to community-based behavioral health services. Note: This bill was postponed indefinitely in June 2025 and did not advance to law.

Maddy summaryHB 344 (New Mexico, 2025) provides tax deductions for healthcare providers on specific revenue streams. It allows deductions for sales of medical equipment/supplies/drugs, certain non-Medicaid patient payments (including copayments and services not tied to insurance contracts), and removes an expiration date for existing deductions. The bill also requires Medicaid providers to be reimbursed for taxes paid on their Medicaid reimbursements. These changes apply to licensed healthcare practitioners (like doctors, nurses, and therapists) who provide services within their scope of practice, as defined in the bill.

Maddy summaryHB 22 amends New Mexico's Minimum Wage Act to prohibit employers from deducting credit card processing fees from tips paid via credit card. It requires employers to pay tipped employees the full amount indicated by patrons on credit card slips, without any deductions for fees charged by credit card companies. This directly affects service workers (like servers and bartenders) who receive tips through credit card payments in New Mexico. The bill takes immediate effect as it declares an emergency.

Maddy summaryHB 111 requires first responders (law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs) in New Mexico to make a reasonable effort to search for a missing qualified service animal when notified during an emergency, while prioritizing human safety. It directly affects individuals with disabilities who rely on trained service animals (dogs or miniature horses that perform specific tasks), excluding emotional support or therapy animals. The bill amends existing law to add this obligation, ensuring service animals are not left unattended during evacuations or relocations. The bill passed the House in February 2025 but was postponed indefinitely in the Senate in June 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 30 amends New Mexico's Motor Carrier Safety Act to establish specific safety requirements for companies that transport railroad employees. The bill requires these motor carriers to implement annual driver training covering vehicle operation, emergency procedures, and safety belt use; conduct criminal background checks for drivers; maintain $5 million liability insurance per vehicle; and equip vehicles with safety features including seat belts, spare tires, emergency kits, and GPS devices. It also limits drivers to a maximum of 10 consecutive driving hours, 15 total on-duty hours, and 70 hours in any eight-day period. These provisions apply specifically to motor carriers of railroad employees and take effect January 1, 2026.