STATE POLICE AS HIGHEST PAID
SB 321 requires New Mexico State Police officers to be the highest-paid law enforcement personnel in the state by mandating annual salary reviews and adjustments by the Department of Public Safety Secretary. It directly affects all New Mexico State Police members (both probationary and permanent) by ensuring their salaries exceed those of other law enforcement agencies. The bill appropriates $100,000 for a FY2026 salary study, with unspent funds reverting to the general fund. The bill was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
Introduced
Sent to Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee & Senate Finance Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Michael Padilla
DDemocratic
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