Sen. Linda Trujillo

Maddy summarySB 480 would require New Mexico's Public Education Department to create an annual report by July 15 each year listing all students who have not graduated from high school within four years of entering ninth grade. This report would be shared with adult education providers, workforce development programs, and school districts that help students earn high school diplomas or equivalency credentials (like a GED). The bill defines "out-of-cohort students" as those not graduating within four years of ninth grade. The goal is to provide targeted data to help these programs better support students who fall behind.

Maddy summarySB 78 amends New Mexico law to establish an independent practice role for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), allowing them to provide anesthesia care without direct physician supervision in most settings. This directly affects CRNAs and patients in New Mexico healthcare facilities, removing prior requirements for physician collaboration in anesthesia care. The bill defines "independent role" as performing all anesthesia-related actions (including prescribing certain drugs in emergency, surgical, or perinatal settings) without oversight, while clarifying their prescribing authority based on a board-developed formulary. The law also includes provisions for expedited licensure for CRNAs moving from other states and maintains requirements for national certification and continuing education.

Maddy summarySB 42 moves New Mexico's state program administering services under the federal Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 from the Children, Youth and Families Department to the Department of Health. It updates requirements for "plans of safe care" - written plans addressing treatment needs for substance-exposed newborns and their caregivers to ensure child safety. The bill specifically amends Section 32A-1-4 of the Children's Code to reflect this administrative shift and revised safe care protocols. This change directly affects child welfare systems, health departments, and families with newborns exposed to substances prenatally. The bill was enacted after passing both chambers and receiving the governor's signature in April 2025.

Maddy summarySB 267 requires landlords in New Mexico to clearly disclose all application fees to housing applicants and refund these fees if the application is rejected. It also mandates landlords to notify applicants of upcoming fee increases and extends the required notice period for rent hikes. The bill reduces the maximum allowable late fee and expands renters' legal options for resolving disputes. This law directly affects renters applying for housing and landlords managing rental properties, taking effect after being signed into law on April 9, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 290 raises New Mexico's marriage license fee from $25 to $50 for couples applying for a marriage license. The bill directly affects individuals getting married in New Mexico, increasing the cost they pay to county clerks. The fee distribution changes: $15 goes to the county general fund, $15 funds the state children's trust, and $20 stays with the county clerk. This bill was signed into law on April 9, 2025, and is now effective.

Maddy summarySB 127 exempts makeup artists and hairstylists employed in motion picture productions from New Mexico's Barbers and Cosmetologists Act licensing requirements. This bill directly affects film industry workers who provide hair and makeup services during movie shoots. The key provision amends the existing law to add a new exemption category (F) specifically for these professionals in the film industry. As a result, these workers no longer need state licenses to perform their roles on film sets within New Mexico.