Sen. Bill Soules

Maddy summarySB 286 is a legislative bill introduced in the New Mexico Senate that addresses public peace, health, safety, and welfare, though it has not yet been printed by the Senate Education Committee. The bill remains in a postponed status as of March 24, 2026, with no specific provisions or policy changes detailed in the current text. Because the bill has not advanced through committee review, its intended effects on residents or government operations cannot be determined from available information.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, no substantive bill text or summary exists for SB 287. The document only includes the bill's title, sponsor, and a note that it was "not printed" and referred to the Senate Education Committee on February 4, 2026. Without any description of the bill's content, provisions, or intended effects, a factual summary cannot be generated. The context lacks the necessary details to explain what the bill does, who it affects, or its key mechanisms.

Maddy summarySB 285 is a New Mexico state bill introduced by Senator William P. Soules that relates to public peace, health, safety, and welfare. The bill has not yet been printed by the Senate Education Committee and its action was postponed indefinitely as of March 24, 2026. Because the bill text provided does not include specific provisions or policy changes, the exact mechanisms and affected groups cannot be determined from the available information.

Maddy summarySB 222 appropriates $20 million from the general fund to the New Mexico Health Care Authority for fiscal years 2027-2029 to create new physician residency programs and training positions. The funding is specifically for establishing new residency spots, not altering existing programs or requirements. Any unspent funds by the end of fiscal year 2029 will return to the general fund. This bill directly affects the Health Care Authority and future medical residents in New Mexico through new training opportunities.

Maddy summarySB 82 creates a New Mexico state grant program to help publicly owned airports install unleaded aviation fuel systems. The program, funded with $5 million from the general fund, provides competitive grants of up to $200,000 per airport to airports without existing unleaded fuel access. Eligible applicants include publicly owned airports, state political subdivisions, and tribal nations/pueblos. The grant requires installations to use alcohol-free gasoline with lead content under 0.001 grams per gallon, effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 70 creates a two-year universal basic income pilot program in New Mexico for pregnant individuals. It provides $1,500 monthly to eligible participants (pregnant people with income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level) while requiring home visits from early childhood services, health surveys, and prenatal care compliance. The program, funded by $80 million from the general fund for fiscal years 2027-2028, includes a control group for comparison. The Department of Health will evaluate financial impacts on participants and report findings to the legislative committee by December 2028. This is strictly a research pilot, not a permanent policy change.

Maddy summarySB 204 appropriates $100 million from the general fund to the Higher Education Department to fill gaps caused by reduced or terminated federal funding for research projects at the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, and the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. The funding is specifically for projects that could still be completed if the federal funding shortfall were addressed. It applies to fiscal years 2027 and 2028, with any unspent balance reverting to the general fund by the end of 2028. The bill directly supports these public research institutions and their ongoing projects affected by federal funding changes.

Maddy summarySB 185 increases New Mexico's gasoline tax from 17 cents to 20 cents per gallon, effective July 1, 2026. This change directly affects all drivers and businesses purchasing gasoline within the state, as the tax applies to every gallon received in New Mexico. The bill amends Section 7-13-3 of the state tax code to update the excise tax rate. The policy change is a straightforward rate adjustment with no additional provisions or exemptions described in the bill text.

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment (SJR 3) proposes replacing New Mexico's elected State Board of Education with an appointed board. The appointed State Board of Education would set public school policy, control school operations, and appoint a Superintendent of Public Instruction to lead the public education department. It retains the elected Public Education Commission solely as the chartering authority for state-chartered charter schools, with current board members transitioning to this commission role until their terms expire. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect.

Maddy summarySB 29 increases mathematics requirements for teachers seeking New Mexico teaching licenses or math endorsements. It mandates nine semester hours of college-level math (up from six) for all teaching licenses and requires six hours of specialized math teaching courses for those seeking a math endorsement, effective July 2027. The bill also establishes a Mathematics and Science Bureau to implement new frameworks, including mandatory math screening assessments for students and district-level math professional learning plans. These changes directly affect educators pursuing initial licensure or math endorsements, aiming to strengthen math instruction through standardized teacher preparation and school-level support systems.