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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And whereas the University of New Mexico, as the state of New Mexico's premier Carnegie-designated Research
  • And whereas the University of New Mexico as the state of New Mexico's premier Carnegie designated Research
  • And the state of New Mexico has the most diverse population in the entire country.
  • Mexico, northwest New Mexico.
  • Los Lunas, Peralta, Isleta, along present-day New Mexico State Road 314, and Main Street, New Mexico
Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and then moved through a series of memorials, recognitions, and announcements. House Memorial 49, declaring February 4, 2026 UNM Day, was taken from the Speaker’s table, explained, and debated at length. Members from both parties and several guests praised the University of New Mexico for its role in education, health care, research, public service, and workforce development, with special recognition of President Garnett Stokes, interim provost Barbara Rodriguez, and Health Sciences leaders and students. The memorial highlighted UNM’s enrollment, degrees awarded, scholarship support, patent activity, and the UNM Hospital and Health Sciences Center. It passed 70-0. House Memorial 48, declaring February 4, 2026 Valencia County Day, was also brought forward and passed unanimously. Supporters described Valencia County’s history, culture, economic growth, and traditions, including the annual matanza, Route 66 heritage, and major employers and development projects. Members from the county and local officials were recognized, and the memorial emphasized both historic communities and current business and infrastructure expansion. House Memorial 50, declaring Lincoln County Day, was introduced by title and placed on the Speaker’s table, but not taken up for final passage during this segment. The chamber also recognized the Artesia Bulldogs football team for winning another state championship, Del Norte High School’s class of 1966 on its 60th anniversary, and a number of guests tied to nursing, education, and local community service. Several members used announcements to highlight nurses, school programs, and local events, including a Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus invitation and a reminder that the day was the final day to file bills with the clerk. The session closed with continued announcements and guest introductions, reflecting a day focused heavily on community recognition and celebratory memorials rather than substantive legislation beyond the memorial votes.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 6th, 2026 at 09:04 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • from across our entire state. ...southern and central New Mexico, serving students from across our entire
  • I'm from Deming, New Mexico. Thank you.
  • I live in Gallup, New Mexico.
  • My name is Amanda Van Veen, and I am one of our virtual education teachers in the state of New Mexico
  • This bill allows us to understand what is happening in distance learning in the state of New Mexico.
Bills: HB2, SB204, SB241, HB34
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 21st, 2026 at 02:04 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • New Mexico State Senator Pete Campos represents all parts of northeastern New Mexico.
  • Northeastern New Mexico.
  • When we look and see from a public safety perspective, traveling all around the state of New Mexico and
  • As our **Lieutenant Governor** mentioned, traveling through the state, New Mexico is the fifth-largest
  • of New Mexico.
Bills: SB2
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:58 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Secretary, can you tell me when we first started funding early Childhood in the state of New Mexico?
  • that are being served in New Mexico since November 1st.
  • What is the annual cost that the state of New Mexico will pay for a Star 5 Enhanced Universal Child Care
  • I'm Jacob Vigil with New Mexico Voices for Children.
  • The reason that the state has gone to a mixed delivery system for New Mexico pre-K for those working
Bills: SB2
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 5th, 2026

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Consortium at New Mexico State University.
  • Why isn't it just the state of New Mexico?
  • Mexico or even southern New Mexico, then the state benefits from freeing up the abundant fresh water
  • And I don't want anybody in the state of New Mexico to think we're being lax here.
  • New Mexico case that's in front of the United States Supreme Court.
Bills: HM45, HB276, HB300
Summary: The committee first heard House Memorial 45, which asked the Water Quality Control Commission to promptly hear a petition seeking consideration of the beneficial reuse of treated produced water. The sponsor and supporters argued that produced water could help conserve freshwater, support agriculture and rural communities, and potentially aid compact obligations with Texas and industrial users. The committee also heard extensive opposition from acequia leaders, environmental groups, and residents who said the science is not yet sufficient, the water contains unknown or proprietary contaminants, and the memorial could pressure regulators or shift pollution burdens to other communities. After questions focused on the meaning of a memorial, the status of the petition, and the role of the Produced Water Research Consortium, a motion to table HM 45 passed, with members explaining they wanted the petition in hand before acting. The committee then took up House Bill 276, which appropriates $3.3 million to NMSU for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to support celebration of the 400-year anniversary of winemaking in New Mexico. Supporters described the bill as a statewide agritourism and economic development effort tied to New Mexico’s long wine history, with marketing, signage, and tourism promotion intended to benefit wineries across the state. Members asked about the funding source, the anniversary date, and whether the effort would include wineries outside the south; the sponsor said the campaign would highlight wineries statewide. The committee voted do pass on HB 276. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 300, which would appropriate funds for the care and management of free-roaming horses and related domestic horse management, with an emphasis on tribal and local herd-control efforts using fertility control and trained community members. Supporters said the program would help address overpopulation, grazing impacts, and roadway safety, while opponents questioned relocation plans and whether the money should be spread across more counties. The sponsor and expert witness said trained personnel were already in place and the funds would support implementation. After discussion, the committee voted do pass on HB 300. The meeting ended with notice that the committee would meet again Saturday to hear House Bill 207.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 10th, 2026 at 11:16 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And in doing so, help us as New Mexico as a whole state rise.
  • So I, I say... ...so help us as New Mexico as a whole state rise.
  • 4,000 volunteer firefighters in the state of New Mexico.
  • Number two is that the state laws of the state of New Mexico, as we know, are of the purview of New Mexico
  • of New Mexico, that you can lawfully present that ...job within the state of New Mexico, that you can
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 10th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 4,000 volunteer firefighters in the state of New Mexico.
  • 4,000 volunteer firefighters in the state of New Mexico.
  • Number two is that the state laws of the state of New Mexico, as we know, are of the purview of New Mexico
  • of New Mexico, that you can lawfully present that paperwork... ...job within the state of New Mexico
  • state of New Mexico.
Summary: The House opened with a series of ceremonial recognitions, including Bernalillo County Day, Pecos Elementary, Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University, the New Mexico International School, and the Sun Country golf organizations. Members and guests offered brief remarks praising county staff, educators, university programs, and local public service, and several caucus and committee announcements were made. The House also received a gubernatorial message authorizing consideration of House Bill 303, which was then removed from Rules, ordered printed, and referred to the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. The chamber then adopted a long slate of committee reports, moving multiple bills and memorials forward, including House Bills 294, 298, 38, 127, 151, 165, 47, 63, 64, 184, 200, 309, 311, 329, 310, and memorials 20 and 51. Most reports were adopted without objection, and several measures were advanced with committee substitutes or amended versions. The House then proceeded to third reading on selected bills. On final passage, House Bill 128 passed 61-1. The bill updates presumptive workers’ compensation coverage for full-time firefighters with occupational cancers and other illnesses, and debate focused on the exclusion of volunteer firefighters, the evidentiary burden for exposure claims, and whether the bill should be expanded later. House Bill 109, dealing with the Water Project Fund and allowing the New Mexico Finance Authority to award funds without legislative authorization through December 2029, passed 61-0. House Bill 158, requiring accountability and evaluation plans for agencies receiving growth funds, passed 63-0. House Bill 49, increasing the penalty for serious violent felons who possess firearms or destructive devices to a second-degree felony, was debated extensively over sentencing discretion and the distinction between serious violent and nonviolent felons; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 5th, 2026 at 09:02 am

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Consortium at New Mexico State University.
  • Why isn't it just the state of New Mexico?
  • Why isn't it just the state in New Mexico? Madam Chair.
  • in New Mexico It's one of the most important topics that we have in the future of the state in New Mexico
  • in New Mexico It's one of the most important topics that we have in the future of the state in New Mexico
Bills: HM45, HB276, HB300
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 03:25 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Risk management, which handles civil cases for the state of New Mexico, does hourly rates...
  • Up here with me today is Cabinet Secretary Jason Bowie, Chief of the New Mexico State Police—he's over
  • The agency is responsible not only for the New Mexico State Police but also for providing support to
  • Presenting with me: Troy Wiesler, New Mexico State Police Chief, and my Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Ms.
  • We always—the forward-facing piece, public-facing piece—is the uniform of the New Mexico State Police
Bills: SB48, SB64, SB100
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 09:02 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • First, from the New Mexico State Board of Finance. I have Ashley Leach here, the director.
  • of New Mexico.
  • The state fair area should be the prize of New Mexico, not just Albuquerque, and right now it certainly
  • Will those bonds proceeds buy from the state of New Mexico the land that the present state fair grounds
  • heard, New Mexico State Police is in favor of the statute change for clarification, and I think that
Bills: SB48, SB64, SB100
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 13th, 2026 at 09:07 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Derek is now a master's student in Computer Science at New Mexico State University.
  • I'm the Special Education Ombud for the state of New Mexico.
  • of New Mexico.
  • New Mexico.
  • Senator Isell: So we're talking about the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University.
Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:35 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mexico, and on behalf of NEA-New Mexico, I urge you to support SB 64.
  • I'm the special education ombud for the state of New Mexico.
  • I'm here representing the Nursing Association, both school-based and the New Mexico State and the New
  • Bonnie Lightfoot, New Mexico School Superintendents' Association and New Mexico Coalition of Educational
  • Mexico and... ...to rank public school performance and growth in New Mexico and surrounding states.
Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 13th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jared is now a master's student in computer science at New Mexico State University.
  • Jared is now a master's student in computer science at New Mexico State University.
  • I'm the special education ombud for the state of New Mexico.
  • New Mexico.
  • So we're talking about the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University. Thank you, Mr.
Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306
Summary: The Senate Education Committee began with announcements about likely upcoming meetings and a reminder that public testimony could be limited if bills drew large crowds. Members also introduced student shadows and briefly recognized them. The committee then took up House Bill 30, which would revise the Teacher Residency Act to strengthen teacher recruitment and retention by tying resident stipends more closely to minimum level-one teacher salaries, increasing support for residents who already hold bachelor’s degrees, and giving residents more flexibility to complete their service in any public school rather than only the sponsoring district. The sponsor and supporters from educator preparation programs, unions, and advocacy groups said the bill would make residency programs more sustainable, help rural districts, and improve teacher preparation. The bill received support from the Public Education Department and several education organizations, and the committee voted due pass. The committee next heard House Bill 120, as amended, which would clarify and limit the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. The sponsor explained that the bill came from a task force and is intended to clarify existing law rather than create a new mandate, with clearer definitions, stronger documentation, family notification, and limits on dangerous practices such as prone, mechanical, or chemical restraint. Supporters included PED, the special education ombuds office, disability rights advocates, teachers’ unions, parents, and civil rights groups, who emphasized student safety, trauma prevention, and better training for staff. One opposition witness from the school superintendents’ association argued the bill could add burdens and that more time was needed to implement current law. Committee members raised concerns about protecting teachers and aides during violent incidents; sponsors responded that the bill is meant to give staff clearer guidance and emergency-response tools, not replace disciplinary procedures. The committee voted due pass. House Joint Resolution 1, a constitutional amendment to create nominating commissions for university regents, was then presented. The sponsor said the goal is to reduce purely political appointments by having nonpartisan commissions recommend regent candidates, while also changing how student regents are selected so students have a direct voice rather than the university president choosing the student regent. AFT New Mexico supported the measure, citing concerns about donor or insider appointments and backing student representation. Committee members questioned how many commissions would be created, who would appoint their members, and how many names would be sent to the governor; the sponsor said those details would be set later in enabling legislation. The committee approved the resolution on a due pass vote, sending it onward in the process. The committee also quickly passed Senate Bill 306, which would align state higher education accreditation language with federal terminology by removing the distinction between regionally and non-regionally accredited institutions and changing reporting and fee requirements for smaller private institutions. Finally, Senate Bill 210, an appropriation for athletic and related facilities at New Mexico Highlands University, drew the most debate. Supporters said the university’s athletic facilities are outdated and inadequate, especially for women’s soccer and track, and that the project would help student-athletes and Title IX compliance. Committee members questioned the $80 million request, noting that only $3 million was currently in the budget for the three Division II schools and expressing concern about priorities amid other education funding needs. The sponsor and university president said the project could be phased and that private fundraising is also being pursued. Despite reservations and some no votes, the committee ultimately voted due pass. The chair closed by reminding members to plan on meeting Monday at 9 a.m. and said the committee was adjourned.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 13th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the special education ombud for the state of New Mexico.
  • My name is Bonnie Lightfoot, on behalf of the New Mexico School Superintendents Association and New Mexico
  • I'm here representing the Nursing Association, both school-based and the New Mexico State and the New
  • I'm here representing the Nursing Association, both school-based and the New Mexico State and the New
  • Mexico and surrounding states.
Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 64, which would codify the existing Office of Special Education within the Public Education Department, create a deputy secretary position, and formalize responsibilities for enforcing special education law, monitoring disability protections, and supporting a statewide online IEP system. The sponsor and PED officials said the bill would provide continuity, improve compliance with IDEA, help students who move between schools, and keep gifted education unchanged in its current curriculum-and-instruction placement. An amendment requiring quarterly consultation with superintendents and charter school leaders was also described as a way to improve collaboration and continuous improvement. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive from educators, disability advocates, parents, superintendents, unions, and charter school representatives, who said the bill would improve accountability, transparency, and services for students with disabilities. One parent testified in opposition to the gifted-education language, warning that removing gifted students from the special education umbrella could weaken protections and services. Committee members asked about cost, the office’s current structure, the role of 504 plans, and how the bill would affect military and foster students; PED said the office is already staffed and funded primarily through federal IDEA dollars and that 504 enforcement remains separate, though the office may monitor related protections. The committee then voted do pass. The committee next heard House Bill 256, which would require schools to include cardiac emergency response procedures for athletic activities and ensure AEDs are clearly marked and accessible at those events. Supporters, including the American Heart Association, nurses, and school leaders, emphasized that AEDs and trained staff can dramatically improve survival in sudden cardiac arrest cases. Questions focused on how many AEDs schools would need, whether schools already have them, and how the bill would affect middle school athletics and budgets; the sponsor said schools would determine the best placement, with at least one AED available for athletic events. The committee voted do pass. Finally, the committee heard House Memorial 43, which asks LESC and PED to study how New Mexico and other states measure school performance, including the use of the Lexile reading framework. Superintendents argued that Lexile provides a more consistent, apples-to-apples comparison than some state accountability measures and could better reflect student growth. There was no opposition, members asked about possible study costs, and the memorial passed on a do pass motion.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, with the flag of the state of New Mexico, it's a symbol of her and friendship on the United States
  • of New Mexico.
  • Shane grew up in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, and is an alumnus of New Mexico State University.
  • , New Mexico State University, and Texas Tech.
  • And New Mexico is one of the few states in the entire country that has all four of their state director
Summary: The House convened with quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of memorials, certificates, guest introductions, and legislative messages. House Memorial 8 honored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Dr. King’s legacy; members spoke about the commission’s work in promoting service, liberty, equality, and student leadership. The memorial passed unanimously, 70-0. Later, House Memorial 25 recognized victims of violent crime and their families, with emotional testimony from lawmakers and guests describing the lasting impact of homicide and the importance of survivor voices. That memorial also passed unanimously, 70-0. The chamber then recognized numerous guests, including Kid Frost, several student “shadows” from Belen High School and other schools, Santo Domingo Pueblo leaders, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, CNM board members and students, Southwest Cheese representatives, military installation leaders, and others. Members also highlighted community events and receptions, including Silver Spikes Day and a 100th bill celebration. The House received several executive messages from the governor authorizing bill submissions on virtual power plants, apprenticeship funding for public works, AEDs at school athletic activities, and an energy affordability and grid reliability commission, along with a Senate message transmitting Senate Bill 2. Committee reports were adopted on a number of measures, including House Bills 145, 200, 32, 33, 61, 201, 153, 154, 184, 110, and 109, plus House Memorials 23, 24, and 26, and House Joint Memorial 2. The Appropriations and Finance Committee also reported a substitute for House Bills 2 and 3, which was adopted. On third reading, Senate Bill 1, dealing with a doctor compact for New Mexico, passed the House 64-0 after discussion about its role in physician recruitment and the need for malpractice reform. House Bill 34, a cleanup bill related to nurse licensure and charter school nurses, was also taken up for debate, with questions focused on the three-tier nurse evaluation system and recruitment impacts.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:05 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and the state of New Mexico.
  • Is taken from in-state New Mexico truckers or companies. So, Mr.
  • New Mexico is a very wealthy state in terms of natural resources.
  • that do business in the state of New Mexico.
  • The cost of doing business in the state of New Mexico. Mr.
Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25, HB9, SB2, SB19
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:14 pm

House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm also a concealed carry instructor for the state of New Mexico.
  • New Mexico passed a law in 2023 making straw purchases a state crime.
  • I'm a former Army and retired state police from New Mexico. I'm going to make it short and sweet.
  • Just like our state, ...covered in New Mexico or purchased in state. We can do something about it.
  • Are thefts from FFLs a problem in the state of New Mexico?
Bills: SB48, HB250, SB17