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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:
- It is rule germane pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(1) of the New Mexico Constitution.
- It is rule germane pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(1) of the New Mexico Constitution.
- It is rule germane pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(1) of the New Mexico Constitution.
- It is rule germane pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(1) of the New Mexico Constitution.
- It is rule germane pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(1) of the New Mexico Constitution.
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New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Sep 23rd, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Our clients have a constitutional right, and you know the state of New Mexico...
- Constitution, our New Mexico Constitution, and some of our state laws.
- They do something unconstitutional under the New Mexico Constitution.
- governed by New Mexico law and the requirements of the New Mexico Constitution.
- New Mexico Constitution.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Mexico but does not live in New Mexico any longer.
- Shane grew up in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, and is an alumnus of New Mexico State University.
- Speaker Martinez and members of the House, pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the New Mexico Constitution
- Speaker Martinez and members of the House, pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the New Mexico Constitution
- Speaker Martinez and members of the House, pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the New Mexico Constitution
Bills:
HB34 , HM7 , HM8 , HM17 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM25 , HM34 , HB95 , HB111 , SB1 , HJR1 , HM4 , HM22
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 - Consumer and Public Affairs Jan 29th, 2026 at 02:04 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Mexico, and this provision would bring clarity to New Mexico law.
- was proposed by the New Mexico Supreme Court.
- This approach threatens core constitutional values and undermines the careful balance New Mexico voters
- be placed before the New Mexico voters.
- Mexico, but the tool can't recommend detention in New Mexico because of our Constitution.
Committee:
House House Consumer & Public Affairs
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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:
- They have the philosophy that our Constitution, our New Mexico State Constitution that you know I'm always
- There's 4,000 across rural New Mexico, majority rural New Mexico.
- and upholding the Constitution of New Mexico.
- of New Mexico.
- of New Mexico.
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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 is the university for New Mexico.
- And whereas the University of New Mexico is the University for New Mexico.
- Mexico, northwest New Mexico.
- Mexico Constitution, Members of the House, pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the New Mexico
- On constitutional grounds, I believe that this takes the constitutional will of New Mexico voters who
Bills:
HB95 , HB111 , HJR1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM34 , HB2 , HB32 , HB33 , HB61 , HJM2 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26
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
Senate Chamber Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:43 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- providers to New Mexico.
- of New Mexico.
- Pursuant to Article 4, Section 5B2 of the New Mexico Constitution, I am authorizing for your consideration
- Pursuant to Article 4, Section B2 of the New Mexico Constitution, I am authorizing for your consideration
- Mexico and New Mexicans.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 10th, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They have the philosophy that our Constitution, our New Mexico State Constitution that you know I'm always
- There's 4,000 across rural New Mexico, majority rural New Mexico.
- There's 4,000 across rural New Mexico, majority rural New Mexico.
- of New Mexico.
- state of New Mexico.
Bills:
HB111 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB49 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB124 , HB145 , HB154 , HB158 , HB164 , HB180 , HB291 , HJR6 , HJR7 , HR1 , HJM1 , HM13 , HM47
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 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant May 30th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- My family hails from San Miguel County, northern New Mexico.
- New Mexico's constitution is the only state constitution that mentions the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- New Mexico.
- One was through the taxation by the state of New Mexico.
- So, you had over 150 community land grants in New Mexico.
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Transcript Highlights:
- That's how dedicated New Mexico is.
- In New Mexico... In New Mexico, Mr. President, green chile is more than food.
- Gene and I met in leadership in New Mexico, and Senator Sinda was in our class in Leadership New Mexico
- Association, New Mexico Amigos, the Rotary Club of Gallup, the New Mexico Activities Association, and
- than New Mexico on our dime.
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, opened with an invocation, pledges, and a series of announcements recognizing West Side Day, School Board Appreciation Day, Sierra Club Climate Solutions Day, Gallup-McKinley County Day, and New Mexico Athlete Trainer Day. Members also agreed to allow cameras on the floor and a relaxed dress code for guests. Numerous student and community groups were introduced, including West Side Day students, ABC Prep basketball students, Bernalillo High School AP students, MANA del Norte Hermanitas, honorary lieutenant governors, Taos Municipal Schools leaders, Classical Conversations homeschool students, Bloomfield school board members, and others.
A major portion of the session was devoted to honoring Bueno Foods with a Senate certificate recognizing February 5, 2026, as Bueno Foods Day in the Senate and celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary. Senators praised the Baca family’s multigenerational business, its role in New Mexico’s chile industry, its jobs and community support, and its national reach. Several members spoke in support, sharing personal stories about Bueno products and the company’s help during COVID and over decades of family and community life.
The Senate also adopted a condolence certificate for Kayla Reagan Van Landingham, a 19-year-old bicyclist killed in Albuquerque, with remarks emphasizing her life, advocacy, and the need for stronger pedestrian and bicycle safety. Her mother and family were recognized, and members observed a moment of silence. Senators spoke about the importance of traffic safety reforms and the local ordinance changes already pursued in her memory.
On legislation, the chamber received House and governor messages and adopted several committee reports. The main floor debate was on Senate Bill 38, concerning the spay and neuter program funding stream. Senator Block offered a floor substitute to restore a sunset clause for review and transparency; supporters argued the program should be periodically evaluated and that the funding functions like a tax rather than a fee. Opponents argued the program is important and should continue without a sunset. The floor substitute failed by roll call, 15 in favor and 22 against, and the Senate returned to the underlying bill for further debate.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, it's not just New Mexico, of course, but we do have to follow our Constitution and the immunity
- So again, it clarifies that New Mexico has the authority to address New Mexico law.
- New Mexico law.
- Mexico who want to help New Mexicans... ...providers outside of New Mexico who want to help New Mexicans
- [must comply with] New Mexico law.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 12, the physical therapy licensure compact. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would increase access to care and help recruit physical therapists in New Mexico, especially in rural areas and for neurodivergent patients. Support came from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Desert States Physical Therapy Network, Think New Mexico, the state Health Care Authority, and Americans for Autism Advocacy. A trial lawyer raised concerns about immunity, venue, and loser-pays language, and committee members discussed whether New Mexico-specific amendments would be accepted by the compact commission. Two amendments were adopted, including clarifying language on background checks, data, federal court standing, and repeal procedures, plus an immunity-related amendment. The bill was then reported out with a 9-0 due pass recommendation.
The committee then considered House Bill 10, the physician assistant interstate compact. Supporters again emphasized workforce shortages, telehealth access, and the need to join the compact to qualify for Rural Health Transformation Program funding. The Health Care Authority said the compact was part of New Mexico’s commitments tied to federal funding, and a trial lawyer again raised concerns about loser-pays language. Two amendments were adopted to clarify New Mexico’s authority over reproductive and gender-affirming care issues, confidentiality of New Mexico licensee data, joint investigations, and contingent repeal procedures. After discussion about malpractice exposure, oversight, and the need for compact commission approval of language changes, the bill received an 8-0 due pass recommendation.
House Bill 34, dealing with school nurse licensure provisions, was presented as a cleanup bill to clarify implementation issues from last session. The changes would add charter schools, align contract language with teacher contracts, and adjust supervision and evaluation rules for tiered school nurses in small districts. The New Mexico School Nurses Association supported the bill, and it passed unanimously with an 8-0 due pass recommendation.
The committee also heard Senate Memorial 21, which would direct the Department of Health to study overdose prevention centers and other harm reduction strategies. Supporters from the ACLU, All Safe New Mexico, the Drug Policy Alliance, and Families and Youth Innovations Plus argued that New Mexico’s overdose crisis remains severe and that evidence-based interventions could save lives and connect people to treatment. The Department of Health provided background on overdose trends and said it was neutral but available for technical questions. After discussion about fentanyl trends, drug prices, and public health approaches, the memorial was approved on a 7-1 due pass vote. The committee also announced that Senate Bill 130 would be rolled over to Sunday’s meeting because a new substitute needed review.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 5th, 2026 at 11:33 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The New Mexico... State of New Mexico, 57th Legislature's Second Session, 2026.
- That's how dedicated New Mexico is.
- in New Mexico.
- to help the people in New Mexico?
- Association, New Mexico Amigos, the Rotary Club of New Mexico in Gallup, the New Mexico Activities Association
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Transcript Highlights:
- New Mexico University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in curriculum and instruction from New Mexico
- Morales Stadium in Bayard, New Mexico.
- It was the most New Mexico story ever.
- of the United States, and the Constitution is... ...the Constitution of the State of New Mexico.
- But this is the Constitution of the state of New Mexico.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and agreed by unanimous consent to allow cameras on the floor and gallery, excuse several senators, and move to announcements and miscellaneous business. The chamber then adopted a ceremonial resolution honoring Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales for his years of service as Senate president and lieutenant governor, followed by extensive remarks from senators and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praising his leadership, fairness, education advocacy, and personal kindness. Morales briefly responded, thanking members, the governor, and his family, and noting he would offer fuller remarks on his final day.
After messages from the House were read, the Senate adopted several committee reports. These included favorable action on Senate Memorial 31; House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 70; House Bill 124, referred to Finance; Senate Joint Resolution 6, referred to Judiciary; Senate Joint Resolution 7; House Bills 103, 154, 165, and 285 as amended; and the Finance Committee’s amended report on House Appropriations and Finance Committee substitute for House Bills 2 and 3. The Judiciary Committee also reported Senate Bill 104 as duly enrolled and engrossed, and the body noted that SB 104 had been signed in open session.
During personal privilege, Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth discussed a State Ethics Commission advisory opinion on whether legislators who are attorneys may vote on medical malpractice cap legislation, arguing the issue is governed by Senate rules rather than the Governmental Conduct Act. He said he would continue to disclose his interests and vote under Rule 7-5, and also rejected a newspaper suggestion that he had a conflict in sponsoring a judgeship bill for the First Judicial District Court. The Senate then moved into third reading, beginning with Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 264, which Senator Duhigg explained as an election-security measure responding to concerns about federal interference, intimidation, and emergency election disruptions; Senator Nava then spoke in support as a co-sponsor.
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Jan 22nd, 2026 at 01:59 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Passing this bill makes New Mexico safer.
- New Mexico has the power to act.
- Mexico is in New Mexico.
- New Mexico would be the eighth state to enact a law of this type, and we are not aware of New Mexico
- And it just, we don't, that's not New Mexico. That's not our New Mexico values.
Committee:
House House Consumer & Public Affairs
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Mar 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- didn't see a definition of what constitutes a New Mexico resident.
- And gentlelady, so I'm looking at the Constitution of the State of New Mexico, and just I'll fill in
- of New Mexico.
- Speaker and gentlelady, we have the University of New Mexico. New Mexico State University.
- Mexico wanting to help New Mexico students.
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- To amend the New Mexico Constitution.
- I'd also add New Mexico has been first in a lot of areas in child welfare.
- You're going to be doing, if it passes, if the citizens in New Mexico pass this and it becomes a constitutional
- I'm Jason Espinoza, registered lobbyist with New Mexico Child First Network.
- May have in front of me and New Mexico statistics.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
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Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Chavez: Programs in New Mexico for 1 year, worked in the state, and filed New Mexico income
- they don't operate in New Mexico.
- I mean, I do want New Mexico, if there's a doctor who would be able to practice in New Mexico here, and
- to New Mexico.
- And contradicts New Mexico law.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 22nd, 2026 at 11:13 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But they chose Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Why did they choose New Mexico? Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
- Why did they choose New Mexico?
- And it serves not just in central New Mexico, but across the state of New Mexico.
- And if we could wait... not just in central New Mexico, but across the state of New Mexico.
- Mexico Constitution, Pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the New Mexico Constitution, I am authorizing
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Transcript Highlights:
- The New Mexico Senate will come to order. The Clerk will call the roll.
- , pursuant to Article 5, Section 7 of the New Mexico Constitution, by virtue of the authority vested
- Section 6 of the New Mexico Constitution, do hereby issue this proclamation and call the 57th Legislature
- New Mexico, though, has the ability to provide support in this moment.
- Mexico Constitution, calling the 57th Legislature of the State of New Mexico into special session at
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Transcript Highlights:
- On behalf of AFT, New Mexico, I wanted to stand in support of the On behalf of AFT, New Mexico, I wanted
- Highlands University, Northern New Mexico College, and New Mexico School for the Deaf.
- University, Northern New Mexico College, and New Mexico School for the Deaf.
- Senator Isell: So we're talking about the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University.
- Senator Zell: The other two Division II schools are Eastern New Mexico and Western New Mexico University
Committee:
Senate Senate Education