Rep. Tanya Moya

Maddy summaryHB 512 creates a program to help New Mexico medical residents and fellows repay student loans by providing direct payments to their lenders. It requires recipients to complete medical training in New Mexico and agree to practice medicine in the state for five consecutive years. The program excludes loans from state service programs, personal loans, and loans already covered by other repayment initiatives. Funds for the program will come from state appropriations and repayments, managed by the Higher Education Department through a new "Medical Residency Loan Repayment Fund."

Maddy summarySB 306 appropriates $1 million from the state general fund to support new police departments in Valencia County communities with populations under 5,000. The funds cover start-up costs like officer salaries, training, and equipment for these small-town departments during fiscal year 2026. Any unspent funds at year-end must return to the state general fund. This bill directly affects Valencia County communities meeting the population threshold by providing dedicated state funding for local law enforcement infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 487 amends New Mexico's Hispanic Education Act to explicitly protect and preserve the state's heritage Spanish language and culture as part of the law's purpose. It requires the Hispanic Education Advisory Council to meet at biannual Hispanic Education Summits and allows council members to receive travel and daily allowances (per diem and mileage) for their service. The bill directly affects the advisory council, public schools, and educational institutions serving Hispanic students across New Mexico. Key provisions update the act's goals to include cultural preservation and formalize council meeting requirements with compensation for members. The changes aim to strengthen collaboration between schools, communities, and policymakers to support Hispanic student success.

Maddy summaryHB 251 allows retired educators in New Mexico to change their designated beneficiary for retirement payments under specific conditions. It enables retired members who initially chose a spouse as a beneficiary (Option B or C) to update this designation once, either to another person or to end the beneficiary arrangement (resulting in full payment without reduction). To make this change, retirees must pay a $100 fee, obtain spouse consent if switching from a spouse beneficiary, or secure court approval. This update applies only to those with a living beneficiary designated under Options B or C, streamlining beneficiary changes without retroactive adjustments.

Maddy summaryThis memorial declares February 6, 2025, as "Valencia County Day" in the New Mexico House of Representatives to honor the county's cultural heritage and economic contributions. It does not create legal requirements or affect policies, but symbolically recognizes Valencia County's history (including Spanish land grants, Route 66, and the world's largest *matanza*), modern growth (with employers like Meta and Amazon), and landmarks like the Belen Harvey House Museum. The resolution will be shared with local mayors and county officials. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding effect on state law or funding.