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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  • Legislator’s proposal would ban pocket vetoes by New Mexico governors

      THE ASSOCIATED PRESS   December 30, 2013 – 1:18 pm EST ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A state lawmaker wants to change the New Mexico Constitution to prohibit governors from killing…

  • Local Capital Outlay Projects Stalled by Martinez Administration

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: July 3, 2013 Contact: Lorraine Montoya-Vigil 505-986-4723 lorraine.montoya@nmlegis.gov www.nmsenate.com   Local Capital Outlay Projects Stalled by Martinez Administration Op-Ed Submitted by Sen. Michael S. Sanchez, Senate…

  • National News: Rachel Maddow Slams Governor Martinez’s Pocket Veto of Bill That Would Help Veterans Find Employment

    Rachel Maddow criticized the governor for vetoing Senate Bill 258 that would have helped veterans and their spouses re-integrate and find employment when coming home. Governor Martinez signed a nearly…

  • Maryland & Vermont Join New Mexico To Allow Undocumented Immigrants To Get Driver’s Licenses

    The Maryland legislature has passed legislation to allow immigrants to apply for a non-REAL ID driver’s license. The legislation is awaiting a decision from the governor. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/md-assembly-votes-to-give-illegal-immigrants-drivers-licenses/2013/04/05/1271f860-9e32-11e2-a2db-efc5298a95e1_story.html http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-04-05/news/bs-md-drivers-license-illegal-immigrant-20130405_1_second-tier-license-new-licenses-illegal-immigrants http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/government/maryland-general-assembly-oks-driver-s-licenses-for-undocumented-immigrants/article_598d2807-5e80-56d5-9af0-83a70482863b.html?mode=jqm Vermont…

  • Senator Howie Morales A – F Grading Changes Lives On

    By Milan Simonich Capitol Report http://elpasotimes.typepad.com/newmexico/2013/03/grade-change.html Grade change Bill to alter formula for A-F school ratings going to House floor What began as one lawmaker’s idea to make school ratings…