SB 63 New Mexico Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

350
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 40
Mar 4, 2025
D Democratic24
19 Yea 5
79% Yea
R Republican16
16 Yea
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

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