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

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News & Important Updates

  • AG’s Opinion Says Sandoval ‘Right to Work’ Measure Illegal, Hurts Crime Deterrence

    AG. Shendo – Sandoval County Right to Work Ordinance 1.18.18 Link above to AG’s opinion NEW MEXICO SENATOR BENNY SHENDO  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sen. Shendo at 505-986-4882 January 18,…

  • NM Senate passes Nurse Licensure Compact bill

    NM Senate passes Nurse Licensure Compact bill For Immediate Release: January 17, 2018 (Santa Fe, NM) Today the New Mexico Senate passed SB1, the Nurse Licensure Compact, on a bipartisan…

  • Senate Calendar: January 18, 2018

    Senate Calendar January 18, 2018   STATE OF NEW MEXICO FIFTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION, 2018   SENATE CALENDAR 2nd LEGISLATIVE DAY Thursday, January 18, 2018 Senate Convenes at 11 a.m.…

  • Senate Committee Schedule: January 18, 2018

    1.18.2018 Senate Committee Schedule   State of New Mexico FIFTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION, 2018   SENATE SCHEDULE OF COMMITTEE HEARINGS Thursday, January 18, 2018   FINANCE COMMITTEE – Senator John…

  • In response, Dems signal they’re ready to move on

    In response, Dems signal they’re ready to move on By Daniel J. Chacón | The New Mexican Jan 16, 2018 Senate Democrats said Tuesday that New Mexico’s future looks bright…