RETIREMENT OF STATE FLAG
This bill establishes procedures for retiring New Mexico state flags that are no longer usable. It requires disposal through burning or another dignified method (like a public ceremony with military or patriotic groups) to honor the flag's significance. The bill applies directly to state agencies responsible for managing official flags, ensuring their retirement follows respectful protocols.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 4, 2025
How they voted
35–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 40
Mar 4, 2025
D
Democratic24
79% Yea
R
Republican16
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Mar 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced
Sent to House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee & House Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
passed Senate
upper
Mar 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Sent to Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee & Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Candy Ezzell
RRepublican
P
Jim Townsend
RRepublican
P
Nick Paul
RRepublican
P
Nicole Tobiassen
RRepublican
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