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Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth Announces He Will Not Run Again for Majority Leader and Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2028
Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) announced today that he will not run for the position of Senate Majority Floor Leader prior to the start of the 2027 Legislative Session, and will not seek a sixth term in the state Senate in 2028. Wirth will complete his current Senate term in full, continuing to represent his Santa Fe constituents and serve alongside his colleagues through 2028.
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New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for February 17, 2026
Medical malpractice reform, lawmaker compensation, and a late night. (Santa Fe, NM) — With only one full day left in this year’s 30-day legislative session, the Senate convened for its first double floor session. Today’s actions include: …
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Senate Passes Budget that “Meets the Moment”
$11.1 billion budget maintains 28% reserves while making smart investments in health care, early childhood, and public safety. (Santa Fe, NM) — The New Mexico Senate today passed House Bill 2, the…
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New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for February 15, 2026
Election safety, comprehensive tax package measures now head to the House (Santa Fe, NM) — Welcome to the first edition of the New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for the Second…
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New Mexico Senate Passes Bill to Remove Statute of Limitations on Certain Sex Crimes
(Santa Fe, NM) — Today the New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 41, which eliminates the statute of limitations for criminal sexual contact of a minor. Senate Bill 41 is…