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{{/_source.additionalInfo}}This category will house articles relating to the 2025 NM Legislative Session.
Statewide coalition applauds forward-looking investments
in job creation and economic diversification
[Santa Fe, NM] - Today, the Innovation in State Government Fund (Senate Bill 83) passed the House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee 5-2.
The Innovation in State Government Fund (Senate Bill 83), sponsored by Senate Pro Tem Mimi Stewart, strengthens state capacity by equipping agencies with the resources and expertise needed to lead in sustainable energy innovation. This is a key element for growing new job opportunities for New Mexicans in a more stable, diversified economy. Senate Bill 83:
Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass legislation that would protect the right of Native American students in New Mexico to wear tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance to graduation ceremonies or public school events.
Senate Bill 163, which now heads to the Governor to be signed into law, prohibits school boards and charter school governing bodies from banning such items worn by students of a federally recognized Indian nation, tribe, or pueblo. The bill adds tribal regalia such as tribal symbols, jewelry, beading, and feathers to an existing list of protected expressions, including cultural or religious headdresses.
Legislation would expand scope of state's "Silver Alert" system
Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously voted to advance legislation updating the state's Silver Alert notification system that alerts the public about missing seniors.
House Bill 197, would broaden the scope of the program to allow Silver Alerts for anyone over the age of 50 who displays signs or symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, cognitive decline, or impairment. Currently, only individuals who show a "clear indication" of suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia can receive a Silver Alert.
SB5 Heads Back to Senate for "Concurrence," Then Onto Governor's Desk
Santa Fe, N.M. – March 12, 2025 – Today, representatives from a broad coalition of New Mexico organizations celebrated the passage of Senate Bill 5, a measure to reform the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and the State Game Commission. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a 42-26 bipartisan vote. It previously passed the Senate by a vote of 28-12.
Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, in a lengthy floor session, the House of Representatives passed 15 bills, ranging from efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and expand access to housing and healthcare to legislation that would protect the rights victims of sexual abuse.
"As we enter the final stretch of the legislative session, we have some long days ahead in the People's House," said House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque). "We're rolling up our sleeves to continue delivering on our promises to make our communities safer, protect the well-being of our kids and families, and make life better and more affordable for all New Mexicans."
Below is a full list of the bills that passed the House today:
Legislation extends the statute of limitation for childhood sexual abuse, and clarifies non-consensual contact in state law
Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed two key bills to protect and support survivors of sexual abuse in New Mexico.
House Bill 73 would extend the statute of limitations for civil action in child sexual abuse cases. The bill would allow legal action against an abuser up until the survivor's 58th birthday. This change brings New Mexico's laws more in line with the latest research, which indicates that most childhood abuse survivors take many decades to process their trauma, let alone disclose their abuse or pursue remedies.
Legislation Extending the Civil Statute of Limitations for
Childhood Sexual Assault Moves to Senate
Santa Fe, NM – Today, in a critical step toward justice and accountability, the New Mexico House of Representatives has passed House Bill 73: The Survivor Justice Act, a bill that extends the civil statute of limitations for childhood sexual assault, ensures survivors can seek justice for much longer period than in the current statute.
Sponsored by Representative Marianna Anaya (D-Albuquerque), The Survivors Justice Act passed New Mexico's House of Representatives unanimously, 65-0. Advocates and survivors have long fought for this change, highlighting how the trauma of childhood sexual assault often prevents victims from coming forward until years, even decades later—long after the current legal deadline to file a civil claim has expired.
Legislation expands the New Mexico Border Authority board to improve capabilities and agility
Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously voted to pass legislation that would improve infrastructure and economic development in New Mexico's border communities.
House Bill 469 would update the composition of the board of the New Mexico Border Authority (NMBA), a state agency that facilitates development of the state's international points of entry and facilitates trade, infrastructure, job creation, and economic development in border communities.
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