SB 256 creates a new fourth-degree felony for unlawfully interfering with aircraft operations, specifically including pointing lasers at aircraft. It defines "laser" as devices used as pointers or highlighters and prohibits discharging firearms, launching projectiles, or interfering with aircraft. The law imposes a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for this offense. It directly affects anyone who engages in such actions, including individuals using laser pointers near airports or during flights.
SB 250 requires individuals convicted of driving with a revoked license in New Mexico to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicle and obtain an ignition interlock license within 10 days of conviction. The license is valid for either four or eight years, depending on the offense, and allows the person to drive only with the IID installed. The bill also specifies that the IID can be removed without a court order and amends penalties to require this device as a mandatory condition for offenders convicted under this section. This directly affects drivers who operate vehicles while their licenses are revoked, adding a specific safety measure to their sentence.
HB 317 establishes a Special Permit Review Board within New Mexico's Department of Transportation to review applications from trucking companies that previously lost eligibility for special permits to operate oversized or overweight vehicles. It creates a new misdemeanor offense for operating such vehicles outside the time specified in their permit (e.g., $1,000 fine for a first violation, $2,000 for a second), with a third violation triggering automatic ineligibility unless the operator applies to the new board. The board, composed of transportation officials and a trucking association representative, will determine continued eligibility for repeat offenders. This bill directly affects commercial trucking companies hauling oversized or overweight loads who violate permit time limits.
Based solely on the provided context, no substantive details about HB 358's content, provisions, or affected parties are available. The bill title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") is a broad category, and the bill text provided contains only the title, introduction, and committee referral action (referred to House Rules and Order of Business Committee on 2026-02-04). No specific policy changes, mechanisms, or target groups are described in the given text. Therefore, a factual summary of the bill's concrete policy effects cannot be generated from the provided information.
SB 259 creates two new offenses in New Mexico: threatening law enforcement officers or their immediate family members, and maliciously sharing their personal information. The threatening offense (a fourth-degree felony) applies when someone intends to cause fear of serious harm, disrupt an officer’s duties, or retaliate for official work. The personal information offense (a misdemeanor) covers sharing addresses, phone numbers, or locations with the intent to cause harm or fear. It directly affects law enforcement officers (including local, state, federal, and tribal officers) and their immediate family members - defined broadly to include spouses, children, parents, and extended family like step- or adoptive relatives. The bill aims to protect officers and their families from targeted threats and privacy violations by establishing specific legal penalties.
SB 286 is a legislative bill introduced in the New Mexico Senate that addresses public peace, health, safety, and welfare, though it has not yet been printed by the Senate Education Committee. The bill remains in a postponed status as of March 24, 2026, with no specific provisions or policy changes detailed in the current text. Because the bill has not advanced through committee review, its intended effects on residents or government operations cannot be determined from available information.
SB 290 is a bill introduced in the New Mexico State Legislature during the 2026 session that relates to public peace, health, safety, and welfare. The bill has not yet been printed by the Senate Conservation Committee and its action was postponed indefinitely as of March 24, 2026. Because the bill text does not include specific provisions or policy changes, its exact effects on individuals or organizations cannot be determined at this time. The legislation remains in a preliminary stage with no enacted measures or direct impact on the public.
The provided context does not include the actual provisions, key mechanisms, or specific policy changes of SB 295. It only lists the bill's title, sponsor (Senator Peter Wirth), and that it was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 4, 2026. Without details on what the bill proposes or who it would affect, a substantive summary cannot be generated. This appears to be an early-stage procedural referral with no content provided.
The provided context does not include the actual text or provisions of SB 268. Only the bill's title, introduction date, and a committee referral (Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee, not printed on 2026-02-04) are listed. Without substantive bill language or a summary of its content, a factual policy summary cannot be generated. This appears to be an early-stage procedural referral with no described mechanisms or affected parties.
The provided context does not include the specific provisions, mechanisms, or policy changes of SB 293. The bill's title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") is broadly descriptive, but no concrete details about its content, affected parties, or legislative provisions are included in the text or summary. Without the actual bill language or a substantive summary, a factual description of its purpose or effects cannot be generated. The only available detail is that it was referred to the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee on February 4, 2026.
This bill requires New Mexico's Oil Conservation Division to review and act on applications for produced water disposal well permits within strict timeframes. Within 30 days of receiving an application, the division must determine if it's complete and notify the applicant; if incomplete, the applicant gets up to two 30-day opportunities to fix it, restarting the review clock each time. Once an application is deemed complete, the division must grant, conditionally grant, or deny the permit within 15 days, or the permit is automatically approved. The bill directly affects oil and gas companies seeking these permits and the state agency managing the permitting process.
HB 337 amends New Mexico's grid modernization grant program to require that the energy department explicitly consider how proposed projects help meet the state's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) when evaluating applications. The bill directly affects entities applying for grants, including municipalities, schools, universities, tribal nations, and rural communities. It adds RPS compliance as a specific evaluation factor alongside other criteria like grid efficiency, technology innovation, and economic development. This change ensures grant-funded projects actively support New Mexico's renewable energy goals without altering the existing RPS requirements. The amendment integrates RPS considerations into the grant program's assessment process for grid modernization initiatives.
