Maddy summaryHB 13 requires New Mexico electric utilities to create detailed distribution system plans by 2027, including mapping grid capacity, setting connection time targets for new customers, and outlining strategies for grid upgrades to meet decarbonization goals. It mandates annual reports tracking connection times and requires utilities to develop "beneficial electrification" plans - converting non-electric energy use (like gas heating) to efficient electric systems - with cost recovery allowed through approved rate changes. Utilities must also provide quarterly online access to grid capacity data and follow minimum wage rules for related construction work. This directly affects all New Mexico electric utilities providing retail service, requiring them to plan for grid modernization and electrification while ensuring cost transparency.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summarySB 191 allocates $10 million from New Mexico's general fund to the Crime Victims Reparation Commission for community-based domestic violence programs during fiscal year 2026. The funds directly support local programs that assist domestic violence survivors, with unspent balances reverting to the general fund by year-end. The bill passed committee but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, meaning it has not advanced further in the legislative process. This is a funding measure, not a procedural or commemorative resolution.
Maddy summarySB 203 requires businesses offering massage therapy (such as spas or clinics) to obtain a license starting January 1, 2026, unless they qualify for an exemption (like home-based operations or health care facilities). The bill establishes minimum health and safety standards for licensed establishments and mandates biennial license renewals with a 60-day grace period for late renewals. It also grants the licensing board authority to suspend or revoke licenses based on complaints from individuals or the board. This law directly affects owners of massage therapy businesses by adding a new licensing requirement and oversight process.
Maddy summarySB 451 requires New Mexico's building codes to align with the most recent International Building Code (IBC) revision within 24 months of its release, unless the electrical, mechanical, or general construction bureau recommends an exception. This directly affects construction contractors, inspectors, and state building code enforcement by mandating faster adoption of nationally recognized safety standards. The bill sets a clear timeline for code updates to promote public safety, uniformity, and consistency across the state's construction industry. However, the bill's progress was postponed indefinitely as of June 3, 2025, and would have taken effect on July 1, 2025, if passed.
Maddy summarySB 106 establishes New Mexico's participation in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, enabling licensed psychologists to provide telepsychology services (via video/phone) and up to 30 days of in-person practice annually in other participating states. It directly affects psychologists seeking to serve clients across state lines and expands public access to mental health care in underserved areas. Key provisions include mutual recognition of licenses between compact states, mandatory sharing of disciplinary records through a coordinated database, and requiring psychologists to hold an "E.Passport" for telepractice or an "interjurisdictional practice certificate" for temporary in-person work. The compact prioritizes public safety by ensuring psychologists comply with each state's practice laws while streamlining cross-state service delivery.
Maddy summaryHB 283 requires anyone requesting law enforcement records to certify they won’t use the records to contact victims of crimes or accidents. It defines "commercial purpose" (including selling or profiting from records) and exempts news media, legal proceedings, and public information outlets from commercial fees. Public bodies must provide fee estimates for commercial requests and allow 15 days to fix violations before enforcement actions can proceed, with all enforcement limited to two years after a violation notice. The bill directly affects researchers, data brokers, and others seeking law enforcement records, while protecting victims from unsolicited contact.
Maddy summarySB 171 requires New Mexico county clerks to redact specific personal information from public records before third parties can purchase, copy, or digitize them. It mandates redacting the month and day of birth, all but the last four digits of social security numbers, and all but the last four digits of driver's license numbers. The bill also restricts third-party access to veterans' discharge papers (limiting viewing to specific individuals like veterans or next of kin) and prohibits copying or digitizing death certificates for 50 years after the date of death. These changes directly affect county clerks, third-party vendors, and individuals whose personal data appears in public records.
Maddy summarySB 104 creates an interstate compact to allow audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in one state to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It establishes a "compact privilege" that recognizes existing licenses across member states, with practice governed by the patient's location (not the provider's home state). The bill aims to increase access to these services for patients, support military spouses relocating, and enable telehealth use, while requiring states to share disciplinary records to protect public safety. It does not change state licensing authority but streamlines cross-state practice for qualified professionals.
Maddy summarySB 204 establishes licensing requirements for professionals providing medical nutrition therapy in New Mexico. It creates a "Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act" that mandates dietitians and nutritionists to hold state licenses to offer services like medical nutrition therapy, therapeutic diets, and nutrition counseling for treating diseases. The bill defines key terms such as "medical nutrition therapy" (a treatment plan for managing health conditions through diet) and specifies that unlicensed individuals cannot advertise or use titles implying they are licensed. It includes limited exemptions for other licensed health care providers working within their scope and military/veterans' health services. The bill does not take effect until the licensing system is implemented.
Maddy summarySB 287 creates a new "Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer and Dealer Act" to establish specific rules for the RV industry in New Mexico. It requires written agreements between RV manufacturers and dealers, sets clear rules for ending those agreements (including written notice for termination), and mandates alternative dispute resolution before lawsuits. The bill also defines warranty obligations, inspection procedures for damaged RVs, and procedures for transferring dealership ownership. This law directly affects RV manufacturers, dealers, and their contractual relationships, exempting them from standard motor vehicle dealer regulations under Chapter 57, Article 16 of New Mexico law. The bill was postponed indefinitely in June 2025 after committee review.