Rep. Angelica Rubio

Maddy summarySJR 1 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a nine-member Citizen Commission on Legislative Salaries, independent of the legislature, to set and adjust lawmakers' salaries. The commission would review salaries every four years, require a five-vote majority for decisions, and submit reports to the secretary of state by October 1 (starting in 2028). This would replace New Mexico’s current per diem and mileage system for legislators with a fixed salary determined by the commission. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election and is currently pending, having been postponed indefinitely in June 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 253 requires that court records for eviction cases be sealed (made inaccessible to the public) from the start of the case. The records remain sealed until 15 days after a court orders the landlord to take possession, unless the tenant appeals or the parties agree to keep them sealed. After that period, records become public but must be resealed after three years or if a tenant petitions for resealing based on "interests of justice." The bill also prohibits courts from publishing tenant or landlord names online and exempts tenants from disclosing evictions to third parties.

Maddy summaryHB 339 bans housing discrimination based on a tenant's "source of income," such as housing vouchers, Social Security, or government assistance programs. It prohibits landlords from rejecting applicants or using unfair income verification methods (like refusing certain types of benefits) as a reason for denial. The law applies directly to housing providers (landlords, rental agencies) and applicants using government assistance, including housing vouchers paid directly to landlords. Enforcement for these specific housing discrimination cases will be handled by the New Mexico Attorney General, not the Human Rights Commission.

Maddy summaryHJR 18 proposes a constitutional amendment to create an independent nine-member citizen commission responsible for setting and adjusting New Mexico legislators' salaries. The commission would review salaries every four years, require a five-vote majority for changes, and submit final reports to the secretary of state by October 1, 2028 (and every four years after). This would replace the current method of setting legislative pay, with salaries taking effect in July following report submission. The bill also amends the constitution to specify that legislators receive per diem, mileage, and the commission-set salary as their sole compensation.

Maddy summaryHJM 7 is a non-binding resolution from the New Mexico legislature urging President Trump to uphold the U.S. Constitution and focus on lowering consumer costs, specifically by rescinding tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The resolution cites executive actions it deems unlawful - such as freezing federal grants, pardoning January 6th Capitol rioters, and imposing tariffs that increase costs for New Mexico families - as reasons for the request. It also calls on Congress to take action if the President does not comply, though the resolution itself has no legal force. This memorial expresses New Mexico’s position on federal policy but does not alter any laws or regulations.

Maddy summarySB 250 prohibits New Mexico state and local agencies (including police, sheriffs, and jails) from using public funds, personnel, or resources to enforce federal immigration laws or assist federal agents in immigration enforcement activities. This directly affects law enforcement agencies by barring them from detaining individuals solely based on suspected immigration status or aiding federal immigration investigations. The bill also clarifies that jails holding individuals under federal criminal warrants must be paid for by the federal government, replacing a prior law that allowed state cost-sharing. It repeals outdated references to federal immigration enforcement in state statutes.

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 summaryHB 307, the Internet Privacy & Safety Act, requires online service companies operating in New Mexico to limit how they collect, use, and share consumer data. It prohibits selling or sharing personal data without explicit consent, bans deceptive "dark patterns" that trick users into sharing data, and creates new rights for consumers to access or correct their information. The law specifically protects minors by restricting data collection based on age or children-focused features. It also prevents companies from denying service to users who exercise their privacy rights or from waiving those protections. The bill applies to for-profit entities offering online services to New Mexico residents, including those handling biometric data or using targeted advertising.

Maddy summaryThe Immigrant Safety Act prohibits New Mexico state and local government agencies - including police departments, jails, schools, and universities - from entering into or continuing agreements that allow federal immigration authorities to detain people for civil immigration violations. It requires immediate termination of any existing such agreements and bans the use of public property for this purpose. The law does not affect law enforcement's ability to detain individuals for criminal investigations under state law. Violations can be addressed through civil lawsuits filed by the attorney general to obtain court orders halting the practice.

Maddy summaryHJM 3 is a ceremonial resolution declaring February 21, 2025, as "New Mexico TRIO Programs Day" in the state legislature. It recognizes TRIO programs - which provide federally funded support for low-income, first-generation, and disadvantaged students to access higher education - and aligns with the existing "National TRIO Programs Day." The resolution honors TRIO’s 61-year history, New Mexico’s early adoption of these programs, and their role in serving over 10,000 students annually with $13.5 million in federal funding. As a procedural memorial, it does not create new policies or funding but serves as symbolic acknowledgment of TRIO’s impact.