Rep. Javier Martínez

Maddy summaryHB 160 creates a new "All Cities and Counties Fund" in New Mexico's state treasury to distribute a portion of gross receipts tax revenue to municipalities (cities/towns) and counties. The bill requires 8% of eligible tax revenue to be transferred into this fund, with annual distributions calculated using a formula based on each municipality's or county's population and their share of state tax revenue. Transfers are scheduled to begin on November 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, directly affecting all cities and counties across New Mexico. The fund aims to provide ongoing financial support to local governments based on population data and tax contributions.

Maddy summaryHB 171 establishes a "Wildfire Fund" to reimburse New Mexico electric utilities for damages from wildfires they caused through their infrastructure (defined as "covered wildfires"). The fund is financed by a per-megawatt surcharge collected from participating utilities, not customers, with surcharge amounts based on each utility's wildfire risk history and mitigation plans. Utilities must submit approved wildfire mitigation plans covering vegetation management, infrastructure safety, and response protocols to qualify for fund payments. The bill also creates new oversight roles - the Service Infrastructure Safety Engineer and Bureau within the Public Regulation Commission - to manage the fund and ensure compliance.

Maddy summaryHB 200 creates the "New Homes for New Mexico Program" to provide interest-free loans for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built starter homes from approved developers. The program targets buyers earning below 120% of the area median income for a family of four, requiring the home to be their primary residence and limiting starter homes to 1,800 square feet on lots under 5,000 square feet. Loans up to $50,000 (or $75,000 in high-cost counties like Los Alamos, Santa Fe, or Taos) must be repaid if the home is sold or stops being the primary residence. The program is funded by a $25 million appropriation from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 and beyond.

Maddy summaryHouse Memorial 9 declares January 21, 2026, as "Mexico-New Mexico Advocacy Day" to recognize the cultural, economic, and trade ties between New Mexico and Mexico. The memorial highlights Mexico as New Mexico’s top trading partner (with $7 billion in exports in 2024) and emphasizes shared Hispanic/Latino heritage, border commerce, and collaboration with the Albuquerque Mexican consulate. It does not create new laws or programs but symbolically celebrates existing partnerships. The resolution was passed by the New Mexico House of Representatives and directs the memorial to be shared with the Mexican consulate and state leadership.

Maddy summaryHR 4 allows newly elected New Mexico state representatives (members-elect) to submit bills for consideration before the legislative session begins. The bill amends House rules to let members-elect deposit legislation with the chief clerk between January 2 and the Friday before the session starts, with prefiled bills numbered starting at HB 10 or higher (reserving lower numbers for priority bills like appropriations). These prefiled bills must be publicly available and formally introduced within 72 hours of the session opening. This procedural change streamlines the start of the legislative process for incoming members.

Maddy summaryHB 331 requires cannabis businesses with 10 or more employees to enter into a written "labor peace agreement" with a recognized labor organization. This agreement prohibits businesses from interfering with employee organizing efforts and mandates they allow reasonable access for labor groups to discuss representation, while also banning strikes or boycotts by labor groups. Businesses with fewer than 10 employees must provide a written attestation they will secure such an agreement within 60 days of reaching 10 employees. Failure to comply may result in license suspension or denial of renewal starting September 1, 2025. The bill directly affects licensed cannabis businesses in New Mexico by tying license renewals to adherence to these labor agreements.

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment (HJR 12) would require members of New Mexico's state college and university boards of regents to uphold specific fiduciary duties, including loyalty, careful management, good faith, and compliance with state laws. It also changes removal procedures: district courts - not the Supreme Court - would handle removals filed by the Attorney General or a majority of the board, for causes like breaches of duty or misconduct. The bill directly affects all regents serving on boards for New Mexico's public higher education institutions, including the University of New Mexico. It does not alter board composition rules (like student member requirements) but adds legal clarity to their responsibilities and removal processes.

Maddy summaryHB 330 creates a trust fund to provide infrastructure funding for New Mexico's land grant-merced communities and acequias (traditional irrigation systems). The bill establishes two project funds: one for land grant-merced communities to support water systems, roads, health facilities, and economic development projects, and another for acequias to fund irrigation repairs, flood protection, and water efficiency improvements. Annual distributions from the trust fund will finance these projects through grants and loans, with specific eligibility rules set by a land grant council and the water commission. The bill is currently pending in the New Mexico Senate after passing the House but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 108 creates a new statewide public health and climate program within New Mexico's Department of Health, requiring it to launch by January 2026. The program directs the Environmental Health Epidemiology Bureau to improve collaboration on health equity and climate adaptation, help communities develop resilience plans, provide climate and health expertise to local councils, and prioritize engagement with communities most impacted by extreme weather. It appropriates $1.1 million from the general fund for the program in fiscal year 2026, with unspent funds reverting to the state treasury. The bill directly affects the Department of Health, local public health councils, tribal communities, and residents in areas vulnerable to climate impacts.

Maddy summaryHB 153, the "Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act," prevents New Mexico state entities from forcing journalists or their service providers to disclose protected information without court approval. It specifically bars compelled disclosure of sources, notes, or communications related to journalism unless a court finds, by preponderance of evidence, that disclosure is necessary to prevent terrorism or imminent violence threatening serious harm. The law requires courts to notify journalists before granting disclosure orders (with limited 45-day delays for urgent investigations) and mandates that any compelled information be narrowly tailored and relevant. It directly affects journalists, their personal devices/accounts, and service providers like telecom companies, while explicitly allowing investigations into journalists suspected of crimes unrelated to their work.