2026 NM Legislative Session

Major Policy win to begin 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. (February 5, 2026) — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the $1.5 billion State Highway Project Bonds bill (SB2) today, highlighting the growing demand and support for predictable and stable funding for New Mexico's state roads and highways projects, matching funds with the federal government, and maintenance needs. 

Bob Wood, of Albuquerque Asphalt, stood as representative for APANM joined the Governor at today's signing ceremony. 

The bill will not only help create safer roads, but it will also help boost the state's overall economy. Companies hesitant to expand into the state due to its infrastructure will now be at ease, and road workers who have previously had to leave New Mexico to find other jobs can now return home.

The House has now passed 10 interstate compacts, a key component of House Democrats' platform to make healthcare more affordable and accessible 

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 32: the Counseling Licensure Compact and House Bill 33: the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to expand access to behavioral and mental healthcare in New Mexico. 

HB 32 and HB 33 round out the list of 10 compact bills introduced this session, all of which have unanimously passed the House, with two signed into law by the Governor this morning (SB 1, HB 50). These important pieces of legislation enter New Mexico into interstate compacts, which allow licensed, qualified healthcare providers in other states to serve patients in New Mexico and streamline the licensing process for providers moving here. 

Bipartisan bills address health care access and invest in roads statewide 

SANTA FE -- Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed four bills that will strengthen New Mexico's infrastructure, expand the state's health care workforce and address concerns about immigrant detention, marking significant progress as the legislative session reaches its halfway point. 

"Halfway through the session, we're showing what's possible when we focus on getting things done for New Mexicans," said Governor Lujan Grisham. "These bills represent major progress on issues that matter to working families, including safer roads, and more doctors and social workers to serve our communities. I look forward to getting even more done with lawmakers during the second half of the session." 

Santa Fe, NM - In a flagrant disregard for the Second Amendment and the rule of law, the Senate Judiciary Committee today forced passage of Senate Bill 17 ("Stop Illegal Gun Trade Act"). This extreme measure now heads to the Senate Floor, setting the stage for a costly and inevitable legal battle that taxpayers will ultimately fund. 

Senator Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte), the committee's Ranking Member, led the opposition, dismantling the bill's premise that targeting the rights of law-abiding citizens and small business owners will somehow deter violent crime.

$11.1 billion budget focuses on investments that will make life more affordable for New Mexicans,  while maintaining robust reserves and growing our economy in the years ahead

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed House Bill 2: the General Appropriations Act, with broad bipartisan support, by a vote of 55-15. The House's proposed state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 totals $11.1 billion, up 2.7% from last year, while maintaining responsible 30% reserves. 

Despite slowing state revenue projections and growing economic uncertainty at the federal level, New Mexico remains in a strong financial position for the upcoming fiscal year. Years of responsible budgeting mean the state can maintain and responsibly grow its investments in key areas of need for New Mexicans now – including healthcare, housing, public safety, education, childcare, conservation and economic development, while continuing to save. 

SANTA FE – A bill that updates New Mexico's burglary laws to give prosecutors clearer tools for holding criminals accountable passed the Senate today with bipartisan support. 

Senate Bill 100, sponsored by Senators Cindy Nava, Linda M. Trujillo and Rep. Andrea Romero, closes a loophole in New Mexico's burglary law.   

A July 2018 incident illustrates the urgency of the fix and the flaw in the existing law.  On the evening of July 30, 2018, a man climbed over a fence into the backyard of Robert Romero's residence in Santa Fe and made his way onto the home's portal—a covered porch in the backyard with furniture, open to the elements on two sides. Romero was asleep on his couch when at around 3:30 a.m. he was awakened by the intruder. Romero confronted the intruder, and a struggle ensued that ultimately resulted in the intruder shooting and killing Romero on the portal in his backyard. 

Santa Fe, N.M. — New Mexico House Republicans are urging Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to veto House Bill 9, the so-called "Immigrant Safety Act", following its passage on the Senate floor. The legislation represents a dangerous step away from public safety, the rule of law, and constitutional cooperation between state and federal government.

HB 9 prohibits public bodies from cooperating with federal immigration authorities to house individuals detained for federal immigration violations and effectively ends New Mexico's participation in the federal 287(g) program. That program allows trained local law enforcement officers to work with federal authorities to identify, detain, and transfer violent criminal offenders who are in the country illegally.

Santa Fe, NM —This evening, House Bill 9 passed the New Mexico State Senate by a vote of (24-15) with Senate Republicans unified in their firm opposition. HB 9 now heads to the Governor's desk for consideration to be signed into state law. If enacted, this bill would further compromise New Mexico's deficient public safety, kill hundreds of New Mexico jobs, and potentially bankrupt several counties. Furthermore, it remains to be seen what the potential consequences may be from the federal government for New Mexico taking this disruptive step towards federal law enforcement.

Lastly, Democrats had the ability to support a Republican floor amendment that would have repaid counties in the inevitable event that they suffer serious economic damages due to the lost federal funding. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats decided against this common sense proposal to support local communities and defeated the amendment by a (20-19) vote.