Sen. Pat Woods

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.

Maddy summarySB 1 creates a permanent Behavioral Health Trust Fund in New Mexico's state treasury, funded by a $1 billion transfer from the General Fund. The Trust Fund will invest money and distribute 5% of its average market value annually (starting July 1, 2026) to the Behavioral Health Program Fund. This Program Fund will finance specific services like mental health/substance abuse treatment, infrastructure, workforce support, and regional health plans. The bill directly affects state-funded behavioral health programs and their recipients by establishing a dedicated, ongoing funding source.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to allocate $100 million from the state's general fund to build a physical barrier along the New Mexico-Mexico border. The money is designated for the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department to spend between fiscal years 2025 and 2028 on contracting construction services. The legislation also declares a state of emergency to allow the measure to take effect immediately. Although the bill was introduced in 2024, it was postponed indefinitely and has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.