Sen. George Muñoz

Maddy summarySB 142 extends the authorization to issue up to $10 million annually in severance tax bonds for education technology infrastructure in New Mexico until July 1, 2030. The bonds, certified by the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion and sold by the State Board of Finance, fund school technology upgrades like broadband and digital tools. Proceeds are directed to an education technology infrastructure fund for public school systems. This maintains funding for school technology infrastructure projects beyond the current authorization period.

Maddy summaryThis bill, introduced by five New Mexico state senators, is currently in the legislative process but no specific policy changes or provisions are detailed in the provided text. The bill relates to public peace, health, safety, and welfare, but the actual content of the legislation has not been included in the information given. Without access to the full bill text, it is impossible to describe what specific actions the bill would take or which groups it would directly affect. The summary cannot be completed as the necessary details about the bill's mechanisms and provisions are missing from the provided information.

Maddy summarySB 241 creates a state-run child care assistance program administered by New Mexico's Early Childhood Education and Care Department. It provides funding to licensed child care facilities for eligible children under 13 (or under 19 if disabled or under court supervision), primarily benefiting low-income families where parents or guardians are employed, in school, homeless, or participating in approved programs like job training. Eligibility requires household income below 600% of the federal poverty level, with income documentation and proof of New Mexico residency. The program excludes children enrolled in Head Start, early pre-K, or pre-K programs during those hours, and allows temporary eligibility for up to 90 days while seeking employment.

Maddy summarySB 41 eliminates the statute of limitations for specific sex crimes in New Mexico, including second, third, and fourth degree criminal sexual penetration and contact with minors, as well as related attempts, conspiracies, and solicitations. Prosecutors can now file charges for these crimes at any time, regardless of when they occurred. The bill also tolls the statute of limitations for child abandonment or abuse cases until the victim turns 18 or reports the abuse to law enforcement, whichever happens first. This change directly affects victims of these crimes and allows for prosecution without time constraints.

Maddy summarySB 143 updates fee amounts for several New Mexico agricultural regulatory programs. It raises annual license fees for egg dealers (small: $10 to $20, large: $50 to $100), pesticide registrations ($150 to $200), and nursery permits ($75 to $100). These changes directly affect egg producers, pesticide businesses, nursery operators, and fertilizer distributors who must pay these updated fees. The bill amends existing statutes to reflect the new fee schedules under the Egg Grading Act, Pesticide Control Act, and Plant Protection Act.

Maddy summarySB 2 increases funding for New Mexico's highway projects by raising fees on vehicle registrations and commercial truck taxes. It raises weight-distance tax rates for commercial trucks (affecting freight companies), increases standard passenger vehicle registration fees, and adds new annual fees for electric vehicles ($70-$90) and plug-in hybrids ($35-$45) starting in 2027. All new revenue from these changes goes directly to the State Road Fund to support highway improvements. The bill specifically targets commercial truck operators, all vehicle owners, and electric vehicle owners, with fee amounts varying by vehicle type and registration year.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Mexico's Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to provide grants to rural health care providers and facilities in high-need geographic areas with health professional shortages. It directly affects eligible rural providers (licensed in counties under 100,000 population or designated shortage areas) that serve Medicaid recipients and face operating losses for new or expanded services. Key provisions allow grants covering operating losses (not construction), require Medicaid provider status, mandate financial accountability through verified cost data, and prioritize services addressing critical community health needs. The bill appropriates $50 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years, with unspent funds not reverting to the general fund.

Maddy summaryHB 1 is a funding bill that allocates money from New Mexico's general fund for the 2025 special legislative session and specific state programs. It provides $105,000 for House expenses, $70,000 for Senate expenses, and $65,000 for legislative services, plus $1 million for court behavioral health programs, $5.56 million for public broadcasting, and $30 million for food assistance programs like SNAP benefits and food banks. The bill also funds $450,000 for New Mexico State University and $7.88 million to cover operational shortfalls for the Regulation and Licensing Department. Unspent funds for most programs must revert to the general fund by the end of fiscal year 2027, ensuring accountability.

Maddy summarySB 496 requires New Mexico's Legislative Finance Committee to annually identify state agencies that fail to meet performance standards set by the Accountability in Government Act and specified in the prior year's budget law. It directly affects all state agencies subject to these performance standards, mandating the committee to recommend budget reductions for underperforming agencies. The bill establishes a process where agencies must submit budget requests to the committee simultaneously with the Department of Finance and Administration, and the committee must provide these recommendations to lawmakers before each session. This is a procedural bill focused on budget accountability, not creating new agency standards or policies.

Maddy summarySB 342 appropriates $50 million to New Mexico's Office of the State Engineer for brackish water projects in the lower Rio Grande, middle Rio Grande, Permian Basin, and northwest regions, funding exploration, treatment, and aquifer studies. It also allocates $16 million to New Mexico Tech and $4 million to New Mexico State University for research, technology development, and aquifer monitoring related to these projects. The bill requires the Department of Environment to create rules for brackish water use (defined as deep aquifer water with high salt content) by December 2026. All funds must be spent by fiscal year 2030, with unspent balances reverting to the state general fund. The legislation directly affects state agencies, universities, and water projects targeting brackish water resources.