Sen. Mark Moores

Maddy summaryThis bill requires law enforcement agencies in New Mexico to submit monthly reports detailing crime incidents and ballistic information to the Department of Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety is tasked with creating the specific standards, procedures, and training necessary for these agencies to comply with the new reporting requirements. Once collected, the department will make the resulting statistical data available to other state and local law enforcement agencies. Although the bill was introduced, it has not yet passed, as its progress was postponed indefinitely in August 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how New Mexico courts handle cases where a defendant is found incompetent to stand trial, specifically requiring more immediate action for serious violent offenses or repeat incompetency findings. Under the new rules, if a defendant is deemed incompetent and dangerous, the court must order their confinement and advise the district attorney to start civil commitment proceedings within a short timeframe, rather than leaving the decision to the prosecutor's discretion. The legislation also mandates that defendants receive specific treatment in secure facilities and requires courts to hold hearings within 72 hours after a defendant returns from treatment. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a finding of "dangerousness" does not require a psychological evaluation or expert testimony, streamlining the process for potentially committing individuals to care while ensuring their medical needs are addressed.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a program to provide zero-interest loans to local governments in New Mexico that have received federal funding to repair public infrastructure damaged by recent wildfires and storms. The loans are specifically intended for projects related to the Salt Fire, South Fork Fire, or associated storm events and must be repaid within ninety days once the federal funds are received. If a recipient fails to repay the loan on time, the interest rate will increase to current market levels, and the state has the authority to enforce these terms. The legislation appropriates $200 million from the general fund to cover the loan amounts and administrative costs, with the program ending once all contracts are fully repaid.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for individuals convicted of felonies or specific violent crimes who are found possessing a firearm or destructive device in New Mexico. It mandates a minimum nine-year prison sentence for standard felons and a minimum twelve-year sentence for serious violent felons, while classifying the offense as a misdemeanor for others subject to protective orders or certain domestic violence convictions. The legislation also removes the ability for anyone convicted under these new provisions to earn time off their sentences through meritorious behavior. Additionally, the bill clarifies legal definitions for terms like "firearm" and "destructive device" to ensure consistent application of the law.

Maddy summarySB 5 amends New Mexico's Racketeering Act to expand the definition of racketeering by adding specific crimes such as trafficking cannabis products, sexual exploitation of children, and dog fighting. The bill also establishes a new legal definition for a "criminal gang" as a group of three or more people with a common symbol or leadership who regularly commit crimes together. Under these changes, individuals who use illegal profits from a pattern of racketeering to control a business or force others to join the enterprise face felony charges and potential forfeiture of their assets.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to allocate $100 million from the state's general fund to build a physical barrier along the New Mexico-Mexico border. The money is designated for the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department to spend between fiscal years 2025 and 2028 on contracting construction services. The legislation also declares a state of emergency to allow the measure to take effect immediately. Although the bill was introduced in 2024, it was postponed indefinitely and has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Unsafe Use of Public Highways and Medians Act, aims to improve road safety by restricting where pedestrians can walk in New Mexico. It prohibits people from walking in vehicle travel lanes or on exit and entrance ramps, and it bans congregating on highway medians that have speed limits of 30 mph or higher and lack a flat area at least 36 inches wide. The law defines pedestrians to include people on foot, those using human-powered conveyances, and users of electric personal assistive mobility devices, while allowing exceptions for legally crossing streets, construction work, law enforcement duties, and public transit stops. Violations of these rules are classified as petty misdemeanors, and the bill also amends existing statutes to clarify pedestrian walking requirements on roadways without sidewalks.

Maddy summarySB 9 amends New Mexico's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to provide clearer definitions for "harm to self" and "harm to others." These definitions determine when an individual may be subject to involuntary commitment or treatment by establishing specific criteria, such as a reasonable probability of serious physical debilitation or a likelihood of inflicting serious bodily harm on another person. The bill also clarifies related terms like "aversive stimuli" and "grave passive neglect" to guide how mental health professionals and courts evaluate a person's need for care. By updating these legal definitions, the legislation aims to standardize the language used in commitment procedures and ensure that interventions are based on consistent, written standards.