Rep. Sarah Silva

Maddy summaryHB 240 expands New Mexico's drinking water funding by allowing the New Mexico Finance Authority to provide grants (not just loans) for constructing or rehabilitating drinking water facilities. It directly affects local water systems, including municipalities, counties, water districts, and community water providers. Key changes include extending loan repayment periods, requiring annual reports from the Finance Authority and Environment Department, and renewing the authority to transfer up to one-third of certain grants into revolving loan funds. The bill modifies existing law to streamline access to capital for water infrastructure upgrades while maintaining federal compliance requirements.

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.