The First Session of the 57th Legislature

January 2-17, 2025: Legislation may be prefiled
January 21: Opening day (noon)
February 20: Deadline for introduction
March 22: Session ends (noon)
April 11: Legislation not acted upon by governor is pocket vetoed
June 20: Effective date of legislation not a general appropriation bill or a bill carrying an emergency clause or other specified date

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Senate News & Op-Eds

  • Democrats Select Mary Kay Papen as President Pro-Tem

    STATE OF NEW MEXICO New Mexico Senate DEMOCRATS SHOW UNITY BY ELECTING MARY KAY PAPEN For Immediate Release Contact: Angie Poss SANTA FE – In a bold, historic exhibition of…

  • Legendary Former Senator Tim Jennings Bids Adieu

    State of New Mexico NEW MEXICO SENATE LEGENDARY FORMER SENATOR TIM JENNINGS BIDS ADIEU For immediate release Contact: Arnold Vigil, (505) 986-4263 In an emotional and sometimes teary-eyed farewell that…

  • Beleaguered Workforce Solutions Computer System Releases Personal Information

    State of New Mexico New Mexico Senate Beleaguered Workforce Solutions Computer System Releases Personal Information Santa Fe—The Department of Workforce Solutions’ new unemployment insurance automated computer system is being lauded by…