Rep. Joanne Ferrary

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the specific provisions, mechanisms, or policy details of HB 604. The bill's title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") is a broad legislative category, but no concrete language describing its requirements, affected parties, or operational changes is included in the text. Recent actions indicate the bill was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, but this does not clarify its content. Without substantive bill text or summary details, a factual description of its policy impact cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 213 creates tax credits for New Mexico individuals and businesses that install solar energy systems on public school or public post-secondary educational institution property. The credit covers 40% of installation costs (or appraised value for federal credit applications), with a total state cap of $300 million and annual limits of $100 million before 2028. To qualify, taxpayers must prove system installation, safety compliance, and school property use through state certification. The credit can be transferred to other taxpayers and applies to tax years ending before 2037.

Maddy summaryHB 85 prohibits the installation of decorative or non-recreational turf (like in medians or parking lots) on state-owned or state-funded properties starting in 2027. It bans using regular water for irrigation on such turf after 2032, requiring only recycled or reclaimed water instead, and mandates replacing removed turf with drought-resistant landscaping (like native plants or efficient irrigation systems) by 2032. The bill directly affects all state-owned facilities and projects where the state provided at least 40% of funding, including government buildings, parks, and public infrastructure. Key provisions focus on reducing water use and promoting climate-resilient landscaping on public land.

Maddy summaryHB 115 appropriates $859,000 from the general fund to New Mexico's Health Care Authority for fiscal year 2026. This funding directly supports an organization in Dona Ana County that provides long-term residential treatment using a soteria model for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and psychosis. The bill specifies that any unspent funds at year-end must revert to the general fund. The bill was referred to committees and later postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJM 8 is a joint memorial requesting New Mexico's Department of Transportation to create a rest stop and memorial at the Trinity Site entrance on Highway 380 near Bingham. It aims to honor "downwinders" - residents of Socorro and Otero counties affected by the 1945 atomic bomb test - by installing an informational plaque, holding a dedication ceremony on July 16, 2025 (the 80th anniversary), and inviting surviving downwinders to attend. The memorial would acknowledge their unacknowledged sacrifices despite federal recognition efforts. The proposal was referred to a committee but postponed indefinitely in June 2025. This is a symbolic request, not a binding law.

Maddy summaryThis bill has no substantive text or policy details provided in the available context. The bill title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") is broad but does not specify any concrete provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups. It was introduced by Rep. Joanne Ferrary but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, with no further action documented. Without bill text or a substantive summary, a factual description of its policy changes cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 149 establishes a legal framework for supported decision-making agreements in New Mexico, allowing adults (18+) with disabilities to voluntarily partner with supporters to help them understand options and make their own life decisions. The bill requires agreements to be in writing, signed by both parties without coercion, and specifies that supporters may only assist - never make decisions for - the supported individual. Key provisions include a presumption of capacity for all adults (regardless of disability), prohibitions against supporters making decisions or self-dealing, and clear limits on information access. The law also creates a state program within the Office of Guardianship to oversee these agreements and protects third parties who rely on them in good faith.

Maddy summaryThis bill would appropriate $2 million from New Mexico's general fund to the Uranium Mining Reclamation Revolving Fund for fiscal year 2026 and beyond. The funds would directly support uranium mine and mill reclamation activities, such as cleaning up abandoned sites and restoring land. Unspent funds would remain in the revolving fund rather than returning to the general fund. The bill aims to provide ongoing funding for environmental cleanup of historic uranium mining operations.

Maddy summaryHB 459 allocates $1.5 million from the state general fund to the Higher Education Department for a pollinator research, education, and outreach program at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe. The program must align with recommendations from a prior legislative report (House Memorial 33) and focuses on supporting healthy pollinator habitats and conservation through research and public education. Funding covers fiscal years 2026-2028, with no more than $150,000 allowed for administrative costs, and any unspent funds revert to the general fund by 2028. The bill directly affects IAIA’s operations and aims to benefit pollinators (like bees and butterflies) and New Mexico ecosystems through science-based conservation efforts.

Maddy summaryThis New Mexico bill requires state license applications for hunting, fishing, and concealed handgun permits to include a checkbox allowing applicants to indicate their status as organ donors. The legislation establishes a statewide registry managed by the Motor Vehicle Division where these donor preferences are recorded and maintained. Authorized medical personnel can access the registry to verify a person's donor status before or after their death, ensuring their wishes are honored. The bill also mandates that specific donor language be printed on all application forms starting January 1, 2026, and requires witnesses to sign the forms for new donors.