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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News & Important Updates

  • Albuquerque Journal’s Insensitive Cartoon does not Represent State

    Opinion Editorial   ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL’S INSENSITIVE CARTOON DOES NOT REPRESENT STATE By Senator Linda M. Lopez, District 11, Bernalillo   I am astounded that the Albuquerque Journal would publish such…

  • NM Senate unanimously passes Uniform Guardianship bill

    NM Senate unanimously passes Uniform Guardianship bill For Immediate Release: February 7, 2018 Contact: NM Senate Democrats at 505/986.4882 (Santa Fe, NM) Today, with broad bipartisan support, the New Mexico…

  • Senate Floor Calendar: February 7, 2018

    PDF: Senate Calendar Feburary 7, 2018   SENATE CALENDAR 11th LEGISLATIVE DAY Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Senate Convenes at 11 a.m.     ROLL CALL PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING…

  • Senate Committee Schedule: February 7, 2018

    PDF: 2.7.2018 Senate Committee Schedule   State of New Mexico FIFTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION, 2018   SENATE SCHEDULE OF COMMITTEE HEARINGS Wednesday, February 7, 2018   FINANCE COMMITTEE – Senator…

  • Solar Tax Credit Passes Corporations and Transportation Committee

      Legislation would reinstate a 10% tax credit for residential, commercial, and agricultural solar energy installations. For Immediate Release: February 6, 2018 Contact: Chris Nordstrum (415) 601-1992 (Santa Fe) Yesterday…