Rep. Jon Henry

Maddy summaryHB 292 creates the "All Cities and Counties Fund" to redistribute 8% of certain gross receipts tax revenue to New Mexico municipalities and counties. It establishes a formula calculating transfers based on population and tax revenue data, distributing funds to cities and counties according to their population and local tax contributions. The fund is designed to provide annual payments starting July 1, 2025, with the state treasurer making transfers by November 1 each year. The bill was approved by committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, and has not advanced further.

Maddy summaryHB 484 would exempt tips received by New Mexico residents as compensation for services (like from restaurant servers or bartenders) from state income tax calculations. This directly affects workers in tipped occupations who currently have tips counted toward their taxable income. The bill creates a new tax exemption allowing these workers to exclude tip earnings from their taxable income starting in 2025. The policy change would reduce the state income tax burden for eligible service industry workers. The bill was referred to relevant committees but was postponed indefinitely in June 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 563 prohibits state building codes or rules from requiring electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in new residential or commercial construction. It directly affects developers and builders by removing mandates for minimum EV charging spaces, electrical infrastructure in parking areas, or EV-capable parking in new projects. The bill establishes that no standards under New Mexico's Construction Industries Licensing Act can compel the installation of EV charging equipment or related electrical capacity. This policy change eliminates specific requirements for EV infrastructure in building codes, focusing on removing prescriptive mandates rather than promoting or restricting EV adoption.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HM 28) is a symbolic memorial declaring March 17, 2025, as "Irish-American Day" within the New Mexico House of Representatives. It does not create new laws or affect residents; instead, it formally recognizes Irish Americans' historical contributions to New Mexico, citing figures like Stephen Kearny, Billy the Kid (born to Irish parents), and artist Georgia O'Keeffe. The resolution directs the House to celebrate Irish-American heritage and sends a copy to the Irish-American Society of New Mexico. As a commemorative measure, it has no regulatory or financial impact.

Maddy summaryHouse Memorial 52 requests New Mexico's Economic Development, Tourism, and Taxation departments to create a work group studying short-term rentals' economic impact, taxation, and regulations. The work group must include industry and local government representatives and report findings by December 2025. The memorial also directs county assessors to temporarily halt reclassifying short-term rental properties from residential to nonresidential tax status until the study concludes. This directly affects homeowners and rental operators who rely on short-term rentals for supplemental income and face potential tax changes. The bill does not create new law but mandates a data-driven review before policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 571, the "Building Housing Communities Act," creates a program to recognize New Mexico municipalities that adopt zoning and land-use strategies increasing housing options. Municipalities meeting department-approved criteria would earn a "Building New Mexico Community" designation, with the Department of Finance and Administration developing specific strategies to reduce regulatory barriers. Key provisions include addressing urban/rural differences, simplifying development reviews, lowering construction costs, and expanding permitted housing types. The bill aims to directly support local governments in boosting housing availability through targeted zoning reforms.

Maddy summaryHouse Memorial 4, "NM OIL & GAS DAY," is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the oil and natural gas industry's economic contributions to New Mexico. It declares January 28, 2025, as "New Mexico Oil and Gas Day" in the House, citing the industry's 2024 revenue of $13 billion - funding 49% of the general fund, $2.3 billion for education, $600 million for higher education, and over 100,000 jobs. The resolution has no policy or funding changes; it is purely symbolic recognition. It was passed by the House on January 28, 2025, but not advanced further.

Maddy summaryHouse Memorial 12 designates February 4, 2025, as "4-H Day" in the New Mexico House of Representatives to recognize the state's 4-H youth development programs. The resolution highlights 4-H's 100+ years of service, its 30,000+ annual participants aged 5-18, and its focus on teaching life skills like leadership and decision-making. It directs the House to formally acknowledge these contributions and transmit a copy to New Mexico State University's 4-H organization. This symbolic resolution has no legal effect or funding changes - it is a commemorative gesture honoring 4-H's role in youth development.