Rep. Tanya Moya

Maddy summaryHB 289 clarifies how New Mexico allocates transportation funding to school districts and state-chartered charter schools, requiring that funds cover the full route cost - including miles traveled to pick up the first student and return the bus after dropping off the last student. It establishes a new calculation method using a base amount for all districts plus a variable amount based on historical transportation costs, site characteristics, and operational days. If a district’s allocation exceeds required transportation costs, 50% of the excess must go to a transportation emergency fund, and at least 25% must be used for transportation services (excluding salaries). The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the New Mexico-Ireland Trade Commission within the Economic Development Department to strengthen economic ties between New Mexico and Ireland. The commission, composed of appointed members including legislative leaders, Irish-American community representatives, and sector experts (agriculture, energy, higher education), will focus on advancing trade in technology, agriculture, and energy. It must hold annual meetings, promote business and academic exchanges, and submit yearly reports to state leaders by December 1. The commission aims to foster mutual investment and policy collaboration without imposing new regulations or taxes.

Maddy summaryHB 181 requires New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) to report on children in their custody who stay overnight in CYFD offices. The bill appropriates $100,000 to fund weekly reports to the Office of Child Advocate and monthly reports to three legislative committees, detailing the number of children, reasons for overnight stays, duration, and current status. It does not change placement policies but mandates regular data collection on this specific practice. The reporting obligation applies to fiscal years 2027-2028, with unspent funds reverting to the general fund.

Maddy summaryHB 76 appropriates $10 million from the general fund to the New Mexico Health Care Authority for fiscal years 2027-2029 to fund alternative placements for youth in state custody. The bill directs funding toward developing services like residential treatment centers, crisis response teams, specialized foster care, and outpatient programs, aiming to replace group living (congregate care) with more tailored support. It directly affects youth in state custody - particularly older youth and those with higher needs - and the service providers who will deliver these alternatives. The funding expires in 2029, with unused balances reverting to the general fund.

Maddy summaryHB 262 amends New Mexico's Transportation Emergency Fund to explicitly allow grants for small rural school districts to purchase buses specifically for student activities. This change directly affects small rural school districts by creating a new, targeted funding source for transportation needs beyond existing uses like fuel price spikes. The bill adds this provision to the fund's existing purpose, ensuring money remains available year-to-year without reverting to the general fund. The state education secretary must track and report all distributions to the governor and relevant legislative committees, as required by current fund rules.

Maddy summaryHB 261 allocates $3 million from the general fund to New Mexico's Public Education Department to provide grants for small rural school districts to purchase buses specifically for student activities (such as sports and clubs). The funds must be expended by the end of fiscal year 2027, with any unused balance reverting to the general fund. This bill directly affects small rural school districts that lack resources for activity transportation. It is a funding measure, not a policy change, providing targeted financial support for existing extracurricular needs.

Maddy summaryHB 47 amends New Mexico law to change how school districts and charter schools cover insurance costs for their employees. It requires these entities to pay at least 80% of insurance costs for employees earning under $50,000 annually, 70% for those earning $50,000-$60,000, and 60% for those earning over $60,000. The bill also mandates a study on the long-term sustainability of these insurance programs and includes provisions for cost-containment measures in health benefit plans. This directly affects public school employees and school districts across New Mexico, shifting their contribution responsibilities compared to current law.

Maddy summaryHouse Memorial 48 designates February 4, 2026, as "Valencia County Day" in the New Mexico House of Representatives. This ceremonial resolution honors Valencia County's historical significance, cultural heritage, and economic contributions through its communities (including Belen, Los Lunas, Peralta, and Bosque Farms). It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the county's role in New Mexico's history, agriculture, transportation, and modern economic growth. The resolution directs the House to transmit copies to county officials and local mayors. As a memorial, it has no binding effect but serves as a symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryHouse Memorial 25 is a symbolic resolution honoring victims of violent crime and their families in New Mexico. It expresses the state's solidarity with these individuals, recognizes the impact of violent crime on families and communities, and directs that a copy be transmitted to the Crime Victims Reparation Commission chair. This memorial does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal statement of recognition.

Maddy summaryHouse Memorial 47 requests the Legislative Education Study Committee to examine public school employee compensation in New Mexico. The study will focus on how salary competitiveness, pay disparities (compaction), and sustainability impact recruitment and retention of teachers, administrators, and other school staff like bus drivers and custodians. It directs the committee to collaborate with school districts, unions, and state agencies and report findings by December 31, 2025. The bill addresses concerns about low student proficiency, high teacher turnover, and research showing many school employees earn below a living wage despite recent raises. This is a study request, not a policy change.