Sen. Craig Brandt

Maddy summarySB 67 requires wireless and internet service providers in New Mexico to share a device's location with law enforcement upon request during 911 calls involving immediate risks of death or serious harm. This directly affects service providers, who must comply with law enforcement requests for location data to aid emergency response. The bill also mandates the Department of Public Safety to collect and share contact information with providers to facilitate this process. The legislation amends New Mexico's Enhanced 911 Act to clarify these requirements, though it was postponed indefinitely by the Senate in June 2025.

Maddy summarySB 295 creates tax deductions for healthcare providers on specific income streams. It allows deductions for sales of medical equipment/supplies/drugs, payments from patients for services not provided through insurance plans (like direct billing), and out-of-pocket patient payments (copayments/deductibles) excluding Medicaid services. The bill also removes an expiration date for existing copayment/deductible deductions and requires the state to reimburse healthcare providers for taxes paid on Medicaid reimbursements. These changes directly affect doctors, clinics, and other healthcare practitioners who bill patients or insurers, reducing their taxable income for qualifying services.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for people convicted of possessing firearms if they are felons or serious violent felons. It sets a minimum 9-year prison sentence for felons found with firearms and a minimum 12-year sentence for serious violent felons. Convicted individuals under this law also cannot earn reduced sentences through good behavior (earned meritorious deductions). The bill directly affects those with prior felony convictions who possess firearms, including people convicted of specific violent crimes or domestic violence offenses.

Maddy summarySB 18 creates a new criminal offense for "swatting" in New Mexico, defined as knowingly making a false emergency report to law enforcement or emergency services with the intent to trigger a rapid response. The bill classifies swatting as a fourth-degree felony (same penalty as bomb scares) and increases the penalty for making a shooting threat to a fourth-degree felony. It also requires convicted individuals to reimburse victims for economic harm, including lost wages, business shutdown costs, and other direct financial losses caused by the false report. This law directly affects people who make false emergency reports and victims of such incidents.

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 346 allocates $5 million in state funds for capital improvements across New Mexico during fiscal years 2025-2026. It directly affects local governments and communities by funding specific projects like a new fire truck in Albuquerque (Bernalillo County), critical incident response vehicles for Las Cruces police (Dona Ana County), career technical education equipment for Lovington schools, and senior meal programs in Grant/Hidalgo/Luna counties. The bill provides targeted funding for community needs including youth programs, public safety equipment, fire stations, and educational resources without creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summarySB 64 creates a three-year pilot program in New Mexico public schools (including charter schools) to test whether financial incentives for school districts increase student enrollment in and completion of career development programs. The bill provides school districts with $250-$750 per high school student (grades 9-12) who successfully completes a qualifying program - such as career technical education, approved internships, or apprenticeships - that leads to an industry-recognized credential. Districts must use funds at their discretion, but incentives are capped at 10% of statewide funding per district, and the state appropriates $1.5 million for the project (2026-2028). The program requires annual reporting on participation, student demographics, program types, and outcomes, with a final evaluation due in 2028.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Memorial (SM 4) proposes declaring February 18, 2025, as "ALS Awareness Day" in the New Mexico Senate. It symbolically recognizes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease, and acknowledges the impact on patients, families, and organizations like ALS New Mexico that support affected individuals. The bill does not create new policies or funding but aims to raise public awareness and honor local efforts, including the work of ALS New Mexico and the Grange family. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects awareness efforts for New Mexicans living with ALS and their communities.

Maddy summarySB 116 creates a three-year pilot program for math labs in New Mexico public schools serving kindergarten through sixth grade. Participating schools must establish dedicated math labs with at least one qualified teacher, focus on small-group hands-on learning aligned with standards, and provide teacher training. The state appropriates $3 million (2026-2028) to fund grants of at least $100,000 per participating school annually, requiring schools to track student math proficiency data and report outcomes. The bill was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, meaning it is not currently active.

Maddy summarySB 195 would add "antisemitic discrimination" to New Mexico's Human Rights Act, defining it as hatred toward Jewish people, those perceived as Jewish, or attacks on their property or religious institutions. It prohibits employers, public accommodations, government entities, and their contractors from engaging in such discrimination. The bill would allow individuals harmed by antisemitic discrimination to file claims under existing Human Rights Act procedures. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but was postponed indefinitely by the Senate on June 3, 2025, and remains pending.