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

  • 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…