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signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HM 54: MOBILE HOME PARKS UTILITIES PRC WORKING GROUP

This memorial (HM 54) requests New Mexico's Public Regulation Commission to form a working group focused on improving utility access for mobile home park tenants. It directly affects the PRC, mobile home park owners, tenants, and utility providers by seeking recommendations for consistent rules governing water, electricity, gas, and sewer services. The working group must include diverse stakeholders - like tenant and owner associations, utility representatives, and low-income advocates - and report by November 2026. The memorial does not create new laws but aims to develop a regulatory framework addressing frequent utility disruptions faced by tenants, who often rent land while owning their mobile homes.

Topics ✓ Housing

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HM 35: PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE & CONCURRENT CARE

This House Memorial (HM 35) requests New Mexico's Health Care Authority to develop a Medicaid state plan amendment creating a pediatric palliative care benefit. It would allow children with serious, complex, or life-limiting conditions to receive supportive palliative care - including pain management, family support, and 24/7 nurse access - alongside curative treatments, without requiring a shift to hospice care. The benefit would be modeled on a 2024 UNM study, including specific quality measures and payment structures for providers. This would directly affect families of medically complex children in New Mexico who currently face barriers to accessing coordinated care under existing Medicaid rules.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HM 46: NM MILITARY MUSEUM & HURLEY FAMILY

This House Memorial (HM 46) is a non-binding resolution honoring the Hurley family's military and cultural contributions to New Mexico and the world. It specifically recognizes Major General Patrick J. Hurley's diplomatic and military service (including roles in both World Wars and as Secretary of War) and his son Wilson Hurley's military career as a pilot and his artistic achievements. The resolution also acknowledges the New Mexico Military Museum's work in preserving the state's military history, including its upcoming exhibition of Wilson Hurley's art. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes these individuals and the museum's role.

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HM 30: PUBLIC EDUCATION GOVERNANCE STUDY

House Memorial 30 requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to examine New Mexico's public education governance structure. It directs a working group to study how to improve coordination across state agencies, schools, and communities - addressing gaps highlighted by the Martinez-Yazzie court ruling on education sufficiency. The group will review models from other states, analyze existing education plans, and recommend a potential statewide commission to create a long-term vision and ensure equitable student outcomes. The committee must report its findings by November 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HM 53: STUDY "GIFTED-IN-FIELD" TEACHER ENDORSEMENT

This memorial requests New Mexico's Public Education Department to study creating a "gifted in-field" teacher endorsement for secondary school educators. It asks the department to collaborate with universities and organizations to examine how teachers with deep content expertise (e.g., in math or science) plus gifted education knowledge could better serve secondary gifted students. The study would evaluate criteria for this endorsement, aiming to address current gaps where teachers lack subject-specific expertise while teaching gifted students. This would primarily affect secondary gifted education teachers and the students they serve.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 47: SCHOOL EMPLOYEE INSURANCE PROGRAMS

HB 47 amends New Mexico law to change how school districts and charter schools cover insurance costs for their employees. It requires these entities to pay at least 80% of insurance costs for employees earning under $50,000 annually, 70% for those earning $50,000-$60,000, and 60% for those earning over $60,000. The bill also mandates a study on the long-term sustainability of these insurance programs and includes provisions for cost-containment measures in health benefit plans. This directly affects public school employees and school districts across New Mexico, shifting their contribution responsibilities compared to current law.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HM 14: "NEW MEXICO TRIO PROGRAMS DAY"

This House Memorial (HM 14) declares January 29, 2026, as "New Mexico TRIO Programs Day" to honor TRIO programs in New Mexico. TRIO programs - funded federally - support first-generation, low-income students in preparing for and accessing higher education. The memorial recognizes that New Mexico hosts 38 TRIO programs serving nearly 10,000 students annually with $12.5 million in federal funding. It does not create new policy or funding but symbolically acknowledges these programs' role in expanding college opportunities. The resolution was introduced to honor the 62nd anniversary of TRIO programs' creation.

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HM 16: NMSU PHYSICAL SCIENCE LAB, IN RECOGNITION

This House Memorial (HM 16) formally recognizes and honors the Physical Science Laboratory at New Mexico State University (NMSU) for its 80th anniversary of research and contributions. It acknowledges the lab's role since 1946 in supporting national security, aerospace innovation, missile systems, and workforce development through applied research. The memorial expresses appreciation for the lab's work in advancing technologies, educating students, and strengthening New Mexico's economic and security ecosystem, with copies to NMSU leadership and the governor. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but formally celebrates the lab's legacy.

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HM 2: STUDY SCREEN USE IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS

This House Memorial (HM 2) requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to investigate screen time use for instruction and assessment in New Mexico elementary classrooms, including its effects on student learning and well-being. It also asks the Public Education Department to develop developmentally appropriate guidelines for daily screen use in those classrooms. The memorial cites research linking excessive screen time to stress, sleep issues, and reduced skill development, alongside concerns about overreliance on digital tools for tasks like handwriting and social learning. As a non-binding request, it does not create new law but directs state entities to study the issue and establish guidelines.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HM 20: RENEWABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY GROUP

This memorial requests New Mexico's Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department to create a 14-member study group focused on accelerating the approval of community- and utility-scale renewable energy projects. The group will examine current permitting processes, identify ways to streamline reviews, and recommend improvements to support the state's clean energy goals while balancing environmental protections and public input. The study group will include representatives from state agencies, utilities, environmental organizations, tribal entities, and local governments, with a final report due by November 2026.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HM 13: 10-YEAR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLAN

House Memorial 13, introduced by Representatives Andrea Romero and Christine Chandler, requests the Legislative Finance Committee to convene a task force to develop a 10-year plan and funding strategy for modernizing New Mexico's criminal justice system. The task force will address systemic issues like outdated law enforcement training, inconsistent case data reporting, high staff turnover, and frequent case dismissals that impact public safety and equal justice. It will create recommendations for standardized data collection, updated training programs aligned with national standards, career pathways for justice professionals, and a dedicated funding mechanism. The plan will involve input from diverse stakeholders including law enforcement, courts, tribal leaders, corrections, and community representatives to improve system efficiency and fairness.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 9, 2026

HM 11: "NM SPEECH-LANGUAGE & HEARING ASSOC. DAY"

House Memorial 11 designates February 6, 2026, as "New Mexico Speech-Language and Hearing Association Day" to honor audiologists and speech-language pathologists for their work supporting New Mexicans with communication disorders. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Liz Thomson, formally recognizes these professionals' contributions to improving educational, social, and career outcomes for affected individuals. A copy of the memorial would be transmitted to the New Mexico Speech-Language and Hearing Association as part of the recognition.