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signed · New Mexico · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SM 22: STUDY CYFD FUNDS & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

This Senate Memorial (SM 22) requests the Legislative Finance Committee to form a working group to study how New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) administers state and federal funds for domestic violence services. The study would examine fund accounting, distribution methods, recipient entities, and funding gaps, with a focus on identifying unmet needs reported by domestic violence providers. It does not allocate new funds but aims to improve transparency and accountability in current funding. The working group must include CYFD, finance officials, domestic violence providers, and the New Mexico Coalition against Domestic Violence. This procedural request passed the Senate in February 2026 and is now pending further committee review.

signed · New Mexico · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SM 21: STUDY OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTERS

This Senate Memorial (SM 21) requests New Mexico's Department of Health to study the potential implementation of overdose prevention centers. It directs the health department to evaluate their effectiveness in reducing drug overdose deaths - particularly in communities disproportionately impacted like Native American and Black residents - and identify necessary legal and regulatory changes. The study must be completed by November 2026, with a report submitted to the legislative health committee and finance committee. This is a procedural request for analysis, not a law that would immediately create such centers.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 285: DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX CHANGES

HB 285 clarifies rules for New Mexico's existing disabled veteran property tax exemption, directly affecting veterans with service-connected disabilities and their surviving spouses who own property. It specifies that veterans must occupy the property as their principal residence to qualify, clarifies how exemptions apply to properties with multiple owners, and streamlines the claiming process by requiring proof of eligibility (including a veterans' services certificate) within 30 days of receiving the county assessor's notice. The bill also adds procedures for claiming the exemption after moving and for protesting denied claims, while ensuring the exemption applies only to the highest disability percentage among qualifying owners. It does not change the exemption amount or eligibility criteria but makes the current system clearer and easier to navigate for veterans and local assessors.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 253: PUBLIC EDUCATION CHANGES

HB 253 requires New Mexico school districts and charter schools to report projected enrollment numbers for students in distance learning programs. It changes school funding calculations by excluding distance learning students from membership counts used to determine state funding, and establishes a new approval process for these programs requiring state education department review. The bill also sets enrollment limits for distance learning with specific exceptions, clarifies requirements for students with disabilities in such programs, and renames the "Statewide Cyber Academy Act" as the "Distance Learning Act" while updating related definitions. These changes directly affect school districts, charter schools, and students enrolled in distance learning programs.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

signed · New Mexico · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 104: REMOVAL OF WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEMBERS

SB 104 establishes a formal process for removing appointed members of New Mexico's State Wildlife Commission. It allows removal only for incompetence, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office, requiring the governor to provide written notice, a hearing opportunity, and the right to appeal to the Supreme Court. This bill directly affects current and future commission members, who must now meet due process standards before removal. The Supreme Court would have exclusive authority to review removal decisions, making its ruling final. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.

signed · New Mexico · Senate Feb 16, 2026

SM 14: ADDRESS FORCED STERILIZATION POLICY

Senate Memorial 14 (SM 14) is a non-binding resolution requesting New Mexico's Indian Affairs Department and Commission on the Status of Women to study the historical forced or coerced sterilization of Indigenous women and women of color in the state. The study will identify past cases, gather survivor testimony using culturally safe methods, assess current reproductive healthcare access, and recommend actions to address harm. It aims to inform a state truth and reconciliation commission, a public memorial, and a Native American-led reproductive justice program, culminating in a 2027 report to the legislature. The resolution focuses on documenting historical violations and planning healing measures, not implementing new laws.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 14, 2026

HM 15: "GALLUP/ MCKINLEY COUNTY DAY"

This House Memorial (HM 15) is a symbolic resolution designating February 5, 2026, as "Gallup/McKinley County Day" in the New Mexico House of Representatives. It honors the cultural, historical, and economic significance of Gallup and McKinley County, including its Native American communities, the Intertribal Indian Ceremonial, and its status as New Mexico's "adventure capital." The resolution has no legal effect beyond recognizing these attributes and will be sent to Gallup's mayor and McKinley County commissioners. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policies or obligations.

signed · New Mexico · Senate Feb 14, 2026

SM 6: NAME ROSWELL BYPASS FOR NANCY LOPEZ

Senate Memorial 6 requests the New Mexico Department of Transportation to consider naming the Roswell Bypass (U.S. Highway 285) in honor of Nancy Lopez, a Roswell native and Hall of Fame professional golfer. The memorial highlights Lopez’s 48 LPGA tournament wins, her role as a pioneering figure in women’s golf, and her lifelong ties to Roswell, where she grew up and graduated from high school.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 14, 2026

HM 3: HONORING NURSES AND HEALTH CARE WORKERS

House Memorial 3 is a non-binding resolution honoring New Mexico nurses and health care workers for their dedication during public health emergencies, workforce shortages, and rural health disparities. It commends their service to the public and directs copies to the New Mexico Nurses Association, health care organizations, and hospital leadership. This resolution does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes - it solely expresses formal appreciation.

signed · New Mexico · Senate Feb 14, 2026

SM 3: STATE AGENCY INSECT WORKSHOP

This Senate Memorial (SM 3) requests six New Mexico state agencies - including the Department of Game and Fish, State Land Office, and Department of Agriculture - to attend a 2026 workshop on insect identification, ecology, and management. Sponsored by the Wild Friends program, UNM Museum of Southwestern Biology, and the Xerces Society, the workshop aims to educate agency staff about insects' ecological roles (like pollination and soil health) and encourage sharing public-facing materials to reduce misconceptions about insects. The memorial is non-binding and focuses on voluntary agency participation to support ecosystem awareness.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · New Mexico · Senate Feb 14, 2026

SM 16: DATA ON PARENTING STUDENTS IN HIGHER ED.

Senate Memorial 16 (SM 16) requests New Mexico's Higher Education Department to convene a task force to study data collection on parenting students in the state's colleges and universities. The task force, including student representatives, tribal college staff, and education experts, must develop a standard definition of "parenting student" (a student with primary caregiving responsibilities for a dependent child) and recommend consistent data collection methods across institutions. It will assess current practices and propose specific, actionable strategies - like gathering parenting status data each academic term - to better identify barriers these students face. The task force must submit its report with recommendations to the legislature by November 2026.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 10, 2026

HM 40: "MEXICAN AMERICAN CHICANO HERITAGE DAY"

HM 40 (House Memorial 40) is a symbolic resolution declaring February 2, 2026, as "Mexican American Chicano Heritage Day" within the New Mexico House of Representatives. It directly honors New Mexico's Mexican American and Chicano communities by recognizing the historical significance of the February 2, 1848, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which shaped their identity and cultural heritage. The resolution aims to foster unity and promote understanding of the Chicano movement's contributions to New Mexico's history, culture, and society. As a ceremonial memorial (not a law), it has no binding effect but serves to acknowledge these communities' legacy.