The First Session of the 58th Legislature

January 4-15, 2027: Legislation may be prefiled
January 19: Opening day (noon)
February 18: Deadline for introduction
March 20: Session ends (noon)
April 9: Legislation not acted upon by governor is pocket vetoed*
June 18: Effective date of legislation not a general appropriation bill or a bill carrying an emergency clause or other specified date
*Dependent on 2026 Constitutional Amendment outcome

BlueSky Profile

Senate News & Op-Eds

  • Senate Floor Actions for March 8

    Nine bills passed on the senate floor today.

  • House Bill 4, the Voting Rights Act, Passes Senate

    For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Nordstrum(415) 601-1992Chris.Nordstrum@nmlegis.gov Santa Fe, NM –  As voting rights are assailed and rolled back across the country, New Mexico continues to enhance and expand voter…

  • Legislation Ensuring Statewide Access to Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Health Care Passes Senate

    Today, House Bill 7: the Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Health Care Freedom Act, key legislation ensuring that New Mexico will remain a place where all people and families are able to access the health care they need to be healthy, passed the senate. Other measures relating to water, economic development, behavioral health, and other topics were also addressed.

  • Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Passes Senate

    The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act will set up a new program through the Department of Workforce Solutions to provide up to 12 weeks of 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.

  • Critical Legislation to Address Rural Health Care Needs Passes Senate

    The Rural Health Care Delivery Fund will supply grants for rural healthcare facilities and providers across the state, giving them the ability to expand much-needed care offerings currently out of reach to many New Mexicans.