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

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