Rep. Janelle Anyanonu

Maddy summaryHB 232 prohibits homeowner associations (HOAs) from charging fees when a property owner sells a lot or home within the HOA's development. This directly affects homeowners selling property in HOAs by banning a specific transaction fee tied to the sale. The bill amends the Homeowner Association Act to state that associations "shall not assess a fee on the sale of a lot or real property" by a lot owner. It focuses solely on eliminating this fee, with no other provisions or changes to HOA governance.

Maddy summarySB 172 creates the Immigrant Health Care Workforce Development Act to support underemployed immigrant health care workers in New Mexico, particularly those with prior foreign health care experience seeking licensure. The bill establishes an Acceleration Program providing training in medical English, health IT systems, and licensing pathways, along with financial support for exam fees, living costs, and career navigation. It also creates a Primary Care Physician Readiness Pathway for qualified international medical graduates, including a 6-12 month clinical readiness program and exam preparation assistance. Participants must be New Mexico residents, commit to working in an underserved community for at least one year post-licensure, and meet specific eligibility criteria like having prior foreign health care experience.

Maddy summaryHB 194 would have prohibited public, private, and charter schools in New Mexico from banning students from federally recognized tribes, pueblos, or nations from wearing culturally significant items like regalia, jewelry, moccasins, beaded caps, or feathers at graduation or promotion ceremonies. The bill directly affects Indigenous students by protecting their right to express cultural identity during school events. Key provisions define "objects of cultural significance" to include specific traditional items, ensuring schools cannot restrict their display. The bill was replaced by a committee substitute and later postponed indefinitely, so it did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 65, the Consumer Solar Protection Act, protects homeowners who install residential solar energy systems by preventing unfair practices from sellers and installers. It prohibits misleading claims (like calling systems "free" or government-sponsored), requires paper copies of contracts upon request, and bans requesting power of attorney. Crucially, it ensures homeowners pay nothing for solar systems that aren’t generating electricity within 90 days of installation, and payments must be refunded if the system fails. Violations could trigger $1,000 penalties per incident, with potential triple damages for willful violations.

Maddy summaryHB 519 creates a Board of Directors for New Mexico's African American Performing Arts Center and Exhibit Hall, transferring its management from the state fair commission to this new board. The board - composed of five members appointed by the center foundation, governor, cultural affairs department, and a university program - will operate, staff, and request funding for the center, which is located on state fairgrounds. The bill requires the board to make recommendations on programming and maintenance while working with the Cultural Affairs Department, and it transfers all center assets, funds, and contracts to the board upon enactment. However, the bill was pocket-vetoed by the governor on April 14, 2025, so it did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 178 amends New Mexico's Nursing Practice Act to clarify which nurses can administer general anesthesia, anesthetics, and sedatives, directly affecting registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice nurses (including nurse anesthetists). The bill defines specific scope-of-practice boundaries for each nurse category and updates licensing procedures to align with these clarifications. It also expands the Board of Nursing's authority, modifies disciplinary processes, and mandates confidentiality for communications related to potential disciplinary actions. These changes aim to provide clearer, more consistent guidelines for nursing practice and administrative procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 99 streamlines the process for handling nonrepairable vehicles (those declared a total loss by insurers) in New Mexico. It requires insurance companies that pay total loss claims to stamp "NONREPAIRABLE" on the vehicle title and submit a copy to the Motor Vehicle Division within 20 days, instead of requiring vehicle owners to obtain a certificate. This change directly affects insurance companies, who now handle the certification process, and ensures the division issues a formal nonrepairable vehicle certificate. The bill clarifies that vehicles with this certificate cannot be titled or registered for highway use. This is a procedural update to existing vehicle title laws, not a new requirement for vehicle owners.

Maddy summaryHB 281 exempts hair braiding from New Mexico's cosmetology and barbering licensing requirements. It specifically states that practicing hair braiding (defined as twisting, weaving, or extending hair with accessories) does not require a cosmetology or barber license, and prohibits disciplinary action against unlicensed hair braiders. This directly affects individuals who provide hair braiding services, particularly in communities where this practice is common, allowing them to operate without costly licensing while maintaining existing standards for other services like hairstyling or cosmetology. The law took effect after being signed into law on April 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 214 establishes a voluntary credentialing system for doulas in New Mexico, allowing them to enroll as Medicaid providers. It requires the Health Department to create rules for education, training, and ethics standards, and forms a 15-member advisory council to ensure equitable access for underserved communities. The bill mandates hospitals and birth centers to develop policies permitting credentialed doulas to support patients during pregnancy and the first 12 months postpartum. Additionally, it creates a Doula Fund and requires annual reporting on service access and outcomes.