Rep. Jenifer Jones

Maddy summaryHouse Memorial 3 is a non-binding resolution honoring New Mexico nurses and health care workers for their dedication during public health emergencies, workforce shortages, and rural health disparities. It commends their service to the public and directs copies to the New Mexico Nurses Association, health care organizations, and hospital leadership. This resolution does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes - it solely expresses formal appreciation.

Maddy summaryHB 341 requires New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) to issue identification cards to licensed foster parents who provide care for children in CYFD custody. The bill applies directly to foster parents with full, non-provisional licenses, providing them a physical card to verify their status as licensed providers during care. The key provision mandates CYFD to issue these cards upon full licensure, creating a standardized identification method. The bill passed committee review in February 2025 but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, this bill summary cannot be generated. The bill text includes only a generic title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") and committee actions, with no substantive provisions, policy changes, or specific mechanisms described. The recent actions show it was withdrawn and postponed indefinitely, but no concrete policy content is available to summarize. Without details on what the bill actually proposes or affects, a factual summary cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 579 establishes a New Mexico Resident Physician Recruitment Program administered by the University of New Mexico's graduate medical education office. It provides $1.2 million in state funding for UNM resident physicians to complete up to two weeks annually of clinical training at non-UNM hospitals or clinics across the state, covering salaries, cost-of-living stipends, insurance, and travel. Participating hospitals must provide supervised learning environments, assign a licensed physician mentor, and follow standard resident work hour rules. The program aims to broaden residency opportunities for physicians training in New Mexico, with annual outcome reports required for the legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 81, the Occupational Therapy Licensure Interstate Compact, would allow occupational therapists and assistants licensed in one participating state to practice in other member states without obtaining additional licenses, as long as the patient is located in the state where care is provided. It directly affects licensed occupational therapy professionals seeking to practice across state lines, military spouses relocating with their partners, and patients accessing telehealth services. Key provisions include mutual recognition of licenses, shared disciplinary information between states, accountability for remote practice under local standards, and enhanced telehealth access. The bill preserves each state's regulatory authority over licensure while creating a streamlined framework for interstate practice, though it remains pending after being postponed indefinitely in June 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 82 would allow New Mexico to join the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, enabling licensed physical therapists from participating states to practice in New Mexico without obtaining a separate license. The bill requires states to conduct federal criminal background checks and share disciplinary information to protect public safety, while maintaining each state's authority over licensure. It directly affects physical therapists seeking to practice across state lines and patients who would gain broader access to physical therapy services. The compact aims to simplify interstate practice without changing core state regulatory standards.

Maddy summaryHB 561 requires New Mexico agricultural employers providing housing to migrant and seasonal agricultural workers to comply with existing U.S. Department of Labor housing standards, rather than creating new state rules. It directly affects farms and agricultural businesses in New Mexico that house seasonal workers. The bill adopts federal standards for housing conditions, including requirements for sanitation, safety, and space. The bill was referred to committees in February 2025 but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, and is currently inactive.

Maddy summarySB 51 would appropriate $3 million from the state general fund to improve communication infrastructure, specifically cellular and radio towers, in Dona Ana, Hidalgo, and Luna counties. The funds would be managed by the Department of Finance and Administration's Local Government Division for use in fiscal year 2026, with any unspent balance reverting to the state treasury. The bill was referred to committees, passed with amendments, but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, meaning it did not advance to become law.

Maddy summaryHB 241 clarifies financial terms used in New Mexico's gaming tax calculations. It defines "allowable gaming expenses" to include specific costs like security, employee salaries, license fees, and maintenance, and defines "balance of net take" as revenue remaining after paying taxes and these expenses. This change directly affects gaming operators by standardizing how they calculate taxable income under the Gaming Control Act. The bill does not alter tax rates or create new requirements - only refines existing definitions for clarity. (Procedural bill; summary under 2 sentences.)

Maddy summaryHB 236 requires health facilities providing mifepristone (a drug used in medication abortions) to post clear notices and provide written information to patients at least 24 hours before the procedure. The notices must state that mifepristone isn't always effective and explain potential options to reverse its effects if the second pill hasn't been taken, along with contact resources. This applies to clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies, with fines up to $10,000 for non-compliance. Patients or their minor parents can also sue physicians who violate these notice requirements.