Sen. Pete Campos

Maddy summarySB 104 establishes a formal process for removing appointed members of New Mexico's State Wildlife Commission. It allows removal only for incompetence, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office, requiring the governor to provide written notice, a hearing opportunity, and the right to appeal to the Supreme Court. This bill directly affects current and future commission members, who must now meet due process standards before removal. The Supreme Court would have exclusive authority to review removal decisions, making its ruling final. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summarySenate Memorial 6 requests the New Mexico Department of Transportation to consider naming the Roswell Bypass (U.S. Highway 285) in honor of Nancy Lopez, a Roswell native and Hall of Fame professional golfer. The memorial highlights Lopez’s 48 LPGA tournament wins, her role as a pioneering figure in women’s golf, and her lifelong ties to Roswell, where she grew up and graduated from high school.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SM 2) requests New Mexico's Health Care Authority to create a Medicaid benefit for pediatric palliative care, directly affecting children with serious, complex, or life-limiting illnesses and their families. It would allow these children to receive palliative care - managing pain, symptoms, and emotional support - while continuing curative treatments, unlike current hospice rules that require a terminal prognosis. The request includes specific provisions for coordinated care, 24/7 nurse access, and quality standards based on a UNM-developed model. Studies cited show similar programs improve quality of life, reduce hospital visits, and can save Medicaid costs.

Maddy summarySB 2 increases funding for New Mexico's highway projects by raising fees on vehicle registrations and commercial truck taxes. It raises weight-distance tax rates for commercial trucks (affecting freight companies), increases standard passenger vehicle registration fees, and adds new annual fees for electric vehicles ($70-$90) and plug-in hybrids ($35-$45) starting in 2027. All new revenue from these changes goes directly to the State Road Fund to support highway improvements. The bill specifically targets commercial truck operators, all vehicle owners, and electric vehicle owners, with fee amounts varying by vehicle type and registration year.

Maddy summarySB 19 adjusts New Mexico's public school funding calculation for fiscal year 2026 by resetting the "unit value" used to determine state education funding. It requires the Secretary of Public Education to adjust this value by February 27, 2026, based on statewide unit counts after consulting with finance departments and legislative committees. This change directly affects all public schools in New Mexico by altering the formula for calculating their state funding allocation for that fiscal year. The bill is a temporary adjustment for FY2026, not a permanent change to the school finance system.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Mexico's Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to provide grants to rural health care providers and facilities in high-need geographic areas with health professional shortages. It directly affects eligible rural providers (licensed in counties under 100,000 population or designated shortage areas) that serve Medicaid recipients and face operating losses for new or expanded services. Key provisions allow grants covering operating losses (not construction), require Medicaid provider status, mandate financial accountability through verified cost data, and prioritize services addressing critical community health needs. The bill appropriates $50 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years, with unspent funds not reverting to the general fund.

Maddy summarySB 496 requires New Mexico's Legislative Finance Committee to annually identify state agencies that fail to meet performance standards set by the Accountability in Government Act and specified in the prior year's budget law. It directly affects all state agencies subject to these performance standards, mandating the committee to recommend budget reductions for underperforming agencies. The bill establishes a process where agencies must submit budget requests to the committee simultaneously with the Department of Finance and Administration, and the committee must provide these recommendations to lawmakers before each session. This is a procedural bill focused on budget accountability, not creating new agency standards or policies.

Maddy summarySB 379, introduced by Senator Pete Campos, would have designated "Gracias New Mexico" (written by Carol J. Mayberry-Sánchez) as New Mexico's official state winter holiday song. The bill specifies the song's lyrics and declares it to represent winter holiday traditions in the state. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes or direct effects on constituents. The bill was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Memorial (SM 17) is a symbolic resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in New Mexico, particularly highlighting its historical significance to Santa Rosa. It acknowledges Route 66 as a cultural and transportation legacy that shaped communities, including Santa Rosa's development, and notes planned centennial celebrations like a new sign and events. The resolution has no legal effect or binding provisions - it merely expresses recognition and will be sent to the governor. As a memorial, it does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or entities. The bill was tabled and postponed indefinitely in 2025.

Maddy summarySB 209 creates a permanent funding source for rural libraries in New Mexico by appropriating $29.5 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026 and all future years. The bill directly affects rural libraries across the state, providing guaranteed annual funding to support their operations and services. Key provisions include prohibiting unspent funds from reverting to the general fund at year-end, ensuring the money remains dedicated to the libraries. This is a straightforward funding mechanism with no new regulations or eligibility requirements beyond the existing definition of rural libraries. The bill does not change library services or create new programs, only securing ongoing financial support.