Legislative Policy

Feb. 25, 2026

New Mexico's Semiautomatic Firearm Ban 'All but Dead'

Proposed legislation faces challenges and opposition from gun rights advocates

Feb. 23, 2026

New Mexico Lawmakers Propose Ending Unsalaried Legislature

State Senate narrowly endorses constitutional amendment to allow voter decision on legislative salaries.

Feb. 23, 2026

New Mexico Governor Undecided on Special Session as Crime Bills Stall

Lujan Grisham says lawmakers need to be 'more serious about crime' as key public safety measures fail to advance

Feb. 23, 2026

New Mexico Considers Paying Lawmakers for First Time in 114 Years

State Senate narrowly endorses constitutional amendment to allow legislative salaries tied to median income

Feb. 22, 2026

New Mexico Lawmakers Seek Voter Approval for Legislative Salaries

Nation's only unsalaried legislature asks voters to reconsider volunteer status

Feb. 21, 2026

New Mexico Voters to Decide on Legislator Salaries

Proposed constitutional amendment would tie lawmaker pay to state's median income starting in 2029

Feb. 20, 2026

New Mexico Lawmakers Poised to Approve Universal Child Care Bill

The 30-day legislative session is nearing its end, with the universal free child care initiative appearing to be finalized.

Feb. 18, 2026

New Mexico Lawmakers Order Probe into MAGA Candidate's Purchase of Epstein's Zorro Ranch

Don Huffines, a Trump loyalist running for state comptroller, bought the infamous property in 2023 using a limited liability company.

Feb. 14, 2026

New Mexico Senate Passes Bill to Lift Statute of Limitations for Serious Child Sex Crimes

The measure would remove time limits for prosecuting second-degree criminal sexual contact of a minor, with supporters citing recent high-profile cases.

Feb. 12, 2026

New Mexico Lawmakers Propose Virtual Learning Regulations

Bill would require attendance tracking and academic performance reporting for online students

Feb. 11, 2026

New Mexico Lawmakers Aim to Address Housing Shortage with Tax Incentives

Proposed bills focus on eliminating sales taxes, pausing property taxes to spur affordable housing development

Feb. 9, 2026

New Mexico House Passes Bipartisan Public Safety Bills

Legislation aims to improve mental health treatment and increase penalties for attacks on police officers

Feb. 9, 2026

New Mexico Bill Aims to Limit License Plate Data Sharing

Legislation seeks to restrict out-of-state agencies from using license plate camera data to enforce laws like immigration or abortion bans

Feb. 9, 2026

New Mexico Senate Democrats Pass Semiautomatic Gun Ban

Legislation includes new security requirements for licensed firearms dealers