New Mexico Bills | MyRepTracker

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 64: PUBLIC PROJECT REVOLVING FUND APPROPRIATIONS

HB 64 allocates $13.25 million from New Mexico's Public Project Revolving Fund to three specific state funds for fiscal year 2027 and beyond. It provides $6.25 million to the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund to match federal projects under the Safe Drinking Water Act, $2 million to the Local Government Planning Fund, and $5 million to the Cultural Affairs Facilities Infrastructure Fund for facility upgrades. The bill ensures unspent funds remain with the recipient programs instead of returning to the original revolving fund. This directly supports water infrastructure projects, local government planning initiatives, and cultural facility improvements across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 154: ADVANCED ENERGY PRODUCT DEFINITION

HB 154 updates the definition of "advanced energy product" for New Mexico's existing tax credit programs. It specifies that qualifying products include solar components (like panels and cells), wind turbine parts, battery materials, fusion machine components, and critical minerals (such as lithium and cobalt). This definition determines eligibility for the Advanced Energy Equipment Income Tax Credit and Corporate Income Tax Credit, which provide tax relief for manufacturers investing in qualifying facilities within New Mexico. The bill directly affects businesses producing these specific energy technologies who seek to claim the tax credits.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

signed · New Mexico · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 143: UPDATE CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL FEES

SB 143 updates fee amounts for several New Mexico agricultural regulatory programs. It raises annual license fees for egg dealers (small: $10 to $20, large: $50 to $100), pesticide registrations ($150 to $200), and nursery permits ($75 to $100). These changes directly affect egg producers, pesticide businesses, nursery operators, and fertilizer distributors who must pay these updated fees. The bill amends existing statutes to reflect the new fee schedules under the Egg Grading Act, Pesticide Control Act, and Plant Protection Act.

signed · New Mexico · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 132: DOIT SOFTWARE REPLACEMENT PLAN & FUNDING

SB 132 expands New Mexico's Department of Information Technology (DOIT) funding mechanisms to include software replacement costs alongside hardware. It amends existing law to rename "Equipment Replacement Revolving Funds" as "Equipment and Software Replacement Revolving Funds," requiring DOIT to create separate plans for both hardware and software replacement for its enterprise services. The bill establishes that funds must be replenished through revenue from services (based on cost structures) and cannot expire at year-end, ensuring dedicated capital for replacing both physical equipment and associated software used across state agencies. This change directly affects DOIT's operations and the state's IT infrastructure funding, shifting the focus from purely equipment to encompassing software lifecycle management.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 255: PUBLIC SAFETY WORKFORCE BUILDING PROGRAM

HB 255 creates a dedicated state fund to help counties and public safety agencies recruit and retain workers in law enforcement, firefighting, corrections, and public defender offices. The program provides competitive grants for recruitment bonuses, training, cross-jurisdictional collaboration, and equipment tied to workforce development - *not* for base salaries or new positions. Grant applicants must demonstrate how their initiatives address local staffing gaps, with priority given to areas with high vacancy rates or crime. All funds must be spent within two years, and grantees must submit annual progress reports to the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · New Mexico · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 43: DISABILITY & SURVIVOR PENSIONS CHANGES

HB 43 amends New Mexico's Public Employees Retirement Act to clarify disability and survivor pension rules, including removing inconsistencies in survivor pension calculations. It creates a disability review committee within the retirement board to handle disability retirement claims. The bill also allows state fire members and other eligible public safety workers (like police officers) to earn retirement service credit during approved workers' compensation leave if their employer continues paying both employee and employer pension contributions. Technical changes are made to service credit purchase and reinstatement procedures for members.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment