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passed · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 35: CREATE ADDITION 1ST DISTRICT JUDGESHIP

SB 35 creates an additional judgeship in New Mexico's First Judicial District, increasing the number of district judges from ten to eleven. The bill appropriates $451,400 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2027 to cover the new position's costs, including the judge's salary, benefits, and office equipment. Unspent funds at year-end will revert to the general fund. This change directly affects the First Judicial District court system by expanding its judicial capacity to handle caseloads.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $451,400 from state general fund for new judgeship, funding essential court operations per budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new judgeship to increase court capacity, directly funding judicial operations within criminal justice system per court subjects and funding allocation.85% confidence
Sub-Topics State Budget Courts Judges