Maddy summarySB 11 requires New Mexico's Public Education Department to encourage school districts and charter schools to adopt voluntary policies restricting student use of personal electronic devices during the school day. These "anti-distraction policies" would aim to promote academic success and social development, with the state offering reimbursement for specialized storage equipment needed to implement them. The bill appropriates $10 million (2026-2028) to cover equipment costs for schools that adopt such policies, with unspent funds reverting to the general fund by 2028. It directly affects public school districts and charter schools by providing financial support for device management systems, without mandating policy adoption. The bill focuses on enabling schools to reduce classroom distractions through equipment-based solutions.
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Maddy summarySB 5 reforms New Mexico's wildlife management structure by renaming the State Game Commission to the State Wildlife Commission and the Department of Game and Fish to the Department of Wildlife. It establishes a new nominating committee for appointments, sets specific qualifications for commissioners (including a rancher, conservationist, hunter/angler, and scientist), and limits commissioners to two terms after 2027. The bill also requires fee adjustments for licenses to account for inflation and provides discounts for residents receiving SNAP benefits. These changes aim to modernize wildlife management governance while expanding conservation-focused representation.
Maddy summarySB 283 requires New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) to determine federal benefits eligibility for children in its custody within 60 days of entry and annually thereafter. CYFD must apply for eligible benefits on the child's behalf, act as the child's representative payee (if no one else is available), and manage those benefits solely for the child's needs - prohibiting use of benefits to cover CYFD care costs. The bill mandates annual financial accounting to the child and relevant parties (like guardians or tribes), provides financial literacy tools before a child leaves custody, and requires CYFD to release remaining funds to the child (if 18+) or their parent/guardian upon custody termination. CYFD must also submit annual reports to the legislature starting in 2026 detailing benefit usage. This bill directly affects children in state custody and CYFD's administrative procedures for federal benefit management.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Memorial (SM 19) requests the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and Public Education to form a work group aiming to develop a plan where 50% of beef, cheese, and milk served in public schools comes from New Mexico producers. The work group must include agricultural associations like the New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association and dairy producers, and provide recommendations to legislative committees by September 1, 2025. It directly affects public school food procurement and New Mexico agricultural businesses by promoting local sourcing. As a memorial (not binding legislation), it seeks to encourage state agencies to create a framework for increased local food procurement.