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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  • Our View: GOP, Dems: Let them vote (SF New Mex)

      Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 9:00 pm Our View: GOP, Dems: Let them vote The New Mexican SantaFeNewMexican.com | 1 comment Despite the general election being just months away, election…

  • Lawmakers push for open primaries (KRQE)

    Lawmakers push for open primaries By Matt Mauro Published: August 7, 2014, 12:30 pm Updated: August 7, 2014, 4:47 pm ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – State law says voters need to have…

  • Lawmakers plan measure calling for open primaries (SF New Mex)

    Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 9:00 pm | Updated: 12:05 am, Thu Aug 7, 2014. Lawmakers plan measure calling for open primaries By Steve Terrell The New Mexican SantaFeNewMexican.com |…

  • Dems break ice on independents (Alb. Jour)

    Dems break ice on independents By James Monteleone / Journal Staff Writer PUBLISHED: Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 12:02 am …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. New Mexico Democrats on Wednesday signaled support for allowing…

  • Senator Mary Kay Papen

    SENATOR MARY KAY PAPEN Senate Pro Tempore Mary Kay Papen (D-38-Dona Ana) has served in the New Mexico Legislature since 2001, representing parts of Dona Ana County. According to Senator Papen,…