Rep. Martin Zamora

Maddy summaryHB 182 reclassifies violating a local curfew ordinance as a "delinquent act" under New Mexico's juvenile justice system. This change directly affects minors (children under 18) who break curfews set by county or municipal governments. The bill amends the state's Delinquency Act to explicitly include curfew violations in the list of actions that qualify as delinquent acts, alongside other offenses like alcohol possession or minor traffic violations. This means curfew breaches would now be handled through juvenile court processes rather than potentially being treated as minor infractions. The policy change does not alter existing curfew laws but shifts how violations are categorized and addressed.

Maddy summarySB 122 appropriates $6 million from New Mexico's general fund to the Department of Environment for fiscal years 2026-2027. The bill directly supports private drinking water well owners by expanding access to well water testing and treatment assistance. Key provisions include funding for these services, with any unspent balance reverting to the general fund by the end of 2027. This is a funding measure focused on concrete support for well owners, not a regulatory change.

Maddy summaryHB 183 appropriates $5 million from the general fund to New Mexico's Department of Environment for statewide drinking water needs during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The funding specifically covers private well testing and water filtration systems, directly benefiting residents relying on private wells for drinking water. Unspent funds at the end of 2027 must revert to the general fund. The bill does not create new regulations but allocates existing resources for immediate water quality support.

Maddy summarySB 62 transfers $29.5 million from New Mexico's general fund to create a permanent Rural Libraries Endowment Fund. This fund will provide ongoing financial support to public libraries in rural areas across the state. The bill directly affects rural libraries by establishing a dedicated, long-term funding source instead of relying on annual appropriations. The key mechanism is the one-time transfer of funds to ensure sustained library services in underserved communities.

Maddy summarySB 61 allocates $5 million from New Mexico's general fund to support rural library operations through fiscal years 2027 and 2028, with a maximum of $2.5 million spent each year. The funding is directed to the Cultural Affairs Department to help sustain library services in rural communities. Any unspent funds by the end of 2028 will return to the state general fund. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or eligibility criteria specified.

Maddy summaryHB 359 amends New Mexico's perjury law to make knowingly giving false testimony during any legislative proceeding - including committee hearings - a fourth-degree felony, regardless of whether the statement was made under oath. It directly affects witnesses, including citizens and experts testifying before legislative committees, by expanding perjury liability to cover all false statements made in response to a legislative request for testimony. The bill excludes statements made by the public during designated comment periods at committee hearings. This change clarifies that false legislative testimony is punishable as perjury without requiring a formal oath.

Maddy summaryHB 90 creates New Mexico's Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program to help veterinarians working in underserved rural areas. It directly affects licensed New Mexico veterinarians who provide full-time food-animal care in designated underserved counties, requiring them to serve four years in these areas to qualify. The program repays up to $80,000 of veterinary school debt over four years ($15,000 annually for years one and two, $25,000 for years three and four), excluding scholarships, personal loans, or state loan-for-service debts. Participants must sign a contract with the Higher Education Department and face penalties (up to 3x the award plus interest) for failing to meet service requirements. The bill is currently pending after being postponed indefinitely in June 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Mexico's cellular and paging companies to send free text alerts to all customers when a Silver Alert is issued for a missing person. It mandates that telecom companies integrate these alerts into their standard messaging systems without additional cost to users. The law would expand the current alert system by using mobile networks to rapidly notify the public about missing persons, as specified in the updated Silver Alert plan. The bill is pending before legislative committees after being postponed indefinitely.

Maddy summarySB 188 creates a new website link on the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department's site that directs consumers to the State Department of Justice's page displaying complaints against rooftop solar panel installers. It also provides clear instructions for consumers to file their own complaints. The bill appropriates $100,000 from the general fund to fund this website feature for fiscal year 2026. This directly affects homeowners who purchase solar installations and the installers who may face consumer complaints through this centralized resource.

Maddy summaryHB 573 prohibits New Mexico's Secretary of State or county clerks from sending voter registration eligibility notifications to non-U.S. citizens. It directly affects non-citizen residents who previously received such notices about potential voting registration. The bill amends the Election Code to ban these notifications for individuals or groups containing non-citizens, effective July 1, 2025. This is a procedural change affecting notification practices, not voting eligibility or registration rights.