LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION

HB 102 would tie New Mexico legislators' pay to the state's median household income, setting initial compensation based on the 2027 median income (to be reported in 2028) and adjusting it every four years using the latest available data. Legislators could choose to refuse their compensation or any future increases by submitting a written notice to the chief clerk, and they could later withdraw that refusal without retroactive pay. The bill clarifies that legislators receiving this compensation are not considered state employees for any purpose.