Rep. Wonda Johnson

Maddy summaryHB 24 creates a program offering home purchase loans to licensed healthcare professionals in New Mexico, including nurses, doctors, dentists, therapists, and social workers. The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority will provide loans covering up to 10% of a home’s purchase price to qualified professionals who agree to practice in the state for 10 years at 75% or more of full-time employment. A lien on the home remains for 10 years, and early departure requires repayment of 100% (first 5 years), 50% (5-7 years), or 25% (7-10 years) of the loan amount. The program is funded by a $5 million appropriation from the general fund for fiscal years 2026-2027.

Maddy summaryHB 139 appropriates $135 million from New Mexico's general fund to the Housing Trust Fund for fiscal year 2027 and beyond, directly supporting state housing programs. The bill ensures unspent funds at year-end remain in the trust fund rather than reverting to the general budget. This provides stable, multi-year funding to carry out the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund Act, which finances affordable housing initiatives. The legislation focuses on concrete financial allocation, not policy changes or outcomes.

Maddy summaryHB 140 appropriates $500,000 from the general fund to the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority for ongoing oversight duties required by the Affordable Housing Act. This funding ensures the Authority can monitor and administer existing affordable housing programs without needing annual budget requests. The bill specifies that unspent funds in any fiscal year will not return to the general fund, providing stable, long-term support for oversight. It directly affects the Mortgage Finance Authority, which manages New Mexico's affordable housing programs, by securing dedicated resources for compliance and program management. The bill does not create new housing policies but provides essential funding for existing oversight mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 56 appropriates $1 million from the general fund to New Mexico's Veterans' Services Department for fiscal year 2027. The funding directly assists veterans and their families in identifying and accessing existing behavioral health care services. Key provisions include a one-time allocation with any unspent balance reverting to the general fund by the end of 2027. This bill does not create new services but provides resources to help veterans navigate available care options. It is a funding measure, not a policy change affecting service delivery.

Maddy summaryHB 220 amends New Mexico's property tax laws to extend the timeline for delinquent tax sales. It increases the required delinquency period for counties to list properties for sale from two years to four years and extends the waiting period before a sale can occur from three years to five years. The bill also requires counties to record delinquency lists without fees, sets minimum sale prices based on unpaid taxes and costs, and includes a special provision allowing community land grant boards to match the highest bid for properties within their boundaries. This affects property owners with unpaid taxes by providing additional time before their property may be sold to recover the debt, applying to tax years beginning January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $50 million from the state general fund to clean up abandoned uranium mines and other contaminated sites across New Mexico where no responsible polluter exists to fund the work. It directly affects communities near these sites, particularly those impacted by historical uranium mining, by enabling the Department of Environment to conduct assessments and remediation. The funds will be used for cleanup actions during fiscal years 2027-2029, with any unspent balance reverting to the general fund by 2029. The legislation focuses solely on addressing existing contamination through state-funded cleanup, without altering liability or creating new regulatory requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 257 appropriates $370,000 from the general fund to New Mexico's Health Care Authority for fiscal year 2027. This funding ensures Medicaid providers receive full reimbursement for delivering vagus nerve stimulation treatment to Medicaid recipients. The bill directly affects Medicaid providers who offer this specific therapy and the Medicaid recipients who receive it. Unspent funds at year-end will revert to the general fund. The measure is a targeted funding allocation, not a policy change to Medicaid eligibility or coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 177 allocates $150,000 from the general fund to New Mexico's Veterans' Services Department to support veterans who need temporary separation from their service or companion animals for housing, medical care, or homelessness services. The bill funds contracted animal boarding, veterinary care, kennel facilities at veteran housing sites, and pet food to prevent veterans from losing access to essential services due to animal separation. This funding is available for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the general fund. The policy directly affects veterans requiring shelter, housing, or medical care that would otherwise require parting with their service animals.

Maddy summaryHouse Memorial 22 (HM 22) is a non-binding memorial requesting that the New Mexico Association of Counties and New Mexico Municipal League inform their members about the benefits of forming flood control districts under the existing Flood Control District Act (NMSA 1978, Chapter 72, Article 18). It aims to raise awareness among local and regional governments about using this established legal framework to address flood risks, particularly following wildfires and climate change impacts that increase flooding. The memorial does not create new laws or funding but encourages proactive planning through existing state law. It directly affects county and municipal governments by providing information about a pre-existing tool for flood management.

Maddy summaryHB 256 requires all New Mexico schools to have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available during school athletic events. It mandates schools to create cardiac emergency response plans, install and maintain AEDs, and ensure they are clearly marked and accessible. The bill applies to all public non-charter high schools (by 2026-2027) and elementary, middle, charter, and private schools (by 2027-2028). Key provisions include requiring evidence-based response plans, AED maintenance, and staff training aligned with American Heart Association standards.