The Second Session of the 57th Legislature

January 2-16, 2026: Legislation may be prefiled
January 20: Opening day (noon)
February 4: Deadline for introduction
February 19: Session ends (noon)
March 11: Legislation not acted upon by governor is pocket vetoed
May 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

  • Senate Floor Wrap for February 11, 2024

    The FY2025 New Mexico state budget will be considered by the full Senate tomorrow. This afternoon, the Senate confirmed the several appointments made by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.

  • Senate Passes Firearm Waiting Period Bill; Floor Wrap for February 10, 2024

    Today the Senate passed common-sense legislation to reduce suicide and gun violence by instituting a seven-day waiting period between when an individual purchases and takes ownership of a firearm.

  • Senate Passes Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

    The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act will set up a new program to provide paid leave for employees to care for a new child, a family member with a serious health condition, or to recover from a serious health condition themselves.

  • New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for February 9, 2024

    Bills passed today include a measure to recruit state and local enforcement officers, correctional officers, and probation and parole officers.

  • New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for February 8, 2024

    Bills passed today include two measures to improve healthcare statewide, historic funding levels for road projects, and changes to the Cybersecurity Act aimed at keeping the state safe from threats.