Sen. George Muñoz

Maddy summarySB 376 increases New Mexico state contributions toward employee health insurance premiums for most public employees, effective July 1, 2025. It raises the state's share to 80% for employees earning under $50,000 annually (up from 75%), 70% for $50,000-$60,000 earners, and 60% for those earning $60,000+ - replacing previous salary-based tiers. The bill also authorizes using the Health Care Affordability Fund to further reduce premiums for eligible employees. This directly affects state government workers (excluding legislators) based on their salary level, with no change to school district contribution rules.

Maddy summarySB 101 increases maximum fees for various livestock-related services under New Mexico's Livestock Code, directly affecting ranchers, livestock owners, and businesses like auction markets. Key provisions raise maximum charges, such as from $0.50 to $2.50 per head for livestock inspections (Section G) and from $1.00 to $1.00 per head for sheep/goat import/export fees (Section A). The bill sets new upper limits for services including brand recordings, hide inspections, and seasonal grazing permits, effective July 1, 2025. It does not change current fee structures but expands allowable charges for state-administered livestock services.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the specific text or provisions of SB 535. While the bill's title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") and procedural history (introduced by Senators Muñoz and Sedillo Lopez, passed by the Senate and House, and signed into law on April 8, 2025) are listed, no concrete policy details, affected groups, or mechanisms are described in the available information. Without the bill's actual text or a substantive summary, a factual description of its content cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a special property tax valuation method for multifamily housing (defined as residential buildings with five or more units regularly rented for 30+ days) in New Mexico. It limits annual value increases and caps the per-unit tax value at 40% of the total property value divided by the number of units, excluding amenities like pools or gyms from valuation. For newly constructed multifamily housing, the tax value is set at the lower of the market value or actual construction and land costs, requiring owners to provide proof to county assessors. These changes apply to property taxes starting in 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1 creates a permanent Behavioral Health Trust Fund in New Mexico's state treasury, funded by a $1 billion transfer from the General Fund. The Trust Fund will invest money and distribute 5% of its average market value annually (starting July 1, 2026) to the Behavioral Health Program Fund. This Program Fund will finance specific services like mental health/substance abuse treatment, infrastructure, workforce support, and regional health plans. The bill directly affects state-funded behavioral health programs and their recipients by establishing a dedicated, ongoing funding source.