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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News & Important Updates

  • New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for March 14, 2025

    Today's business on the Senate Floor included several confirmations and bills to protect the vulnerable, incentivize rehabilitation, and create an independent Office of the Child Advocate were debated and passed.

  • New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for March 13, 2025

    Today the New Mexico Senate convened to consider legislative proposals pertaining to economic development and public safety, among other initiatives.

  • CYFD Reform Measure Passes Senate

    Today Senate Bill 42, The New Mexico Child Safety and Welfare Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to improve the state’s child welfare system, passed the Senate on a unanimous vote.

  • New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for March 12, 2025 

    The New Mexico Senate convened for a regular floor session on March 12, 2025 to consider executive nominations, debate legislation, and receive updates from the Senate Finance Committee regarding the forthcoming state budget.

  • New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for March 11, 2025 

    Senate Bill 105 allows licensed out-of-state social workers to practice in New Mexico by enacting the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact. The Compact would facilitate interstate services, both in-person and telehealth, increasing New Mexicans’ access to critical services.