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

BlueSky Profile

Letter to NMSU Board of Regents with Legislator Signatures

Senate News & Op-Eds

Read Senate Pro-Tempore Mary Kay Papen’s letter to the NMSU Board of Regents, signed by 42 fellow legislators from both chambers and representing both parties, expressing their displeasure with the board’s stripping administrative authority from former Governor  and Chancellor Garrey Carruthers. 
Read letter and signatures here:
NMSU Board of Regents 20180214