SB 302 New Mexico Senate · 2025 Regular Session

GAMING CONTROL BOARD ACCESS BACKGROUND CHECKS

SB 302 requires background investigations for contractors seeking unescorted access to Gaming Control Board facilities and updates application and renewal processes for gaming licenses, certifications of suitability, and work permits. Applicants must submit disclosure statements including fingerprints, criminal history details, business activities, and consent to background checks, with investigations completed before access or approval. The Gaming Control Board may deny access or licenses based on felony convictions, misrepresentation, or violations of gaming laws within the past decade. This bill directly affects contractors, license applicants, and permit holders in New Mexico’s gaming industry.

Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Vetoed

Apr 2025

Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Vetoed Apr 14, 2025

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introduced version → Final Version · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends New Mexico's gaming laws to require background investigations for contractors seeking unescorted access to gaming facilities, in addition to existing requirements for executive directors and employees. The changes expand background check obligations to include contractors, specify what information must be disclosed, and establish conditions under which individuals may be disqualified from gaming-related positions.

Scope change

Expanded background investigation requirements to include contractors seeking unescorted access to gaming facilities, in addition to executive director candidates and employees

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for contractors seeking unescorted access to gaming facilities to file disclosure statements and undergo background investigations

Added specific disclosure requirements including fingerprints, ten-year history of antecedents and habits, and equity interests in gaming-connected businesses

Modified Section 60-2E-11 to restructure and expand background investigation procedures for executive directors and employees

Added new Section 60-2E-14 establishing license categories (manufacturer, distributor, gaming operator, gaming machine) and work permit requirements

ENFORCEMENT

Added disqualification criteria for individuals who misrepresent facts, have felony convictions, exhibit willful disregard for gaming laws, or have permanently suspended licenses

Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2025 · House Mar 21, 2025

How they voted

38–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 40

Mar 12, 2025

D Democratic24

23 Yea 1

95% Yea

R Republican16

15 Yea 1

93% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 14, 2025

Vetoed

Pocket Veto

executive

Mar 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

passed House

lower

Mar 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

DO PASS committee report adopted

lower

Mar 13, 2025

Introduced

Sent to House Commerce & Economic Development Committee & House Judiciary Committee

lower

Mar 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

passed Senate

upper

Mar 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

DO PASS committee report adopted

upper

Mar 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

DO PASS committee report adopted

upper

Feb 6, 2025

Introduced

Sent to Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee & Senate Judiciary Committee

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors