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

  • Governor Hurts Students with Veto of Bill Putting Unclaimed Lottery Prize Money into Scholarship Fund

    Contact: Isaac Padilla Office: 505/986.4819 Mobile: 505/264.6512 Isaac.Padilla@nmlegis.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Hurts Students with Veto of Bill Putting Unclaimed Lottery Prize Money into Scholarship Fund   (Santa Fe, NM)…

  •   For the Third Time, Martinez Vetoes Much Needed Money for Gallup Detox Center SANTA FE-For the 3rd time in 4 years, Gov. Martinez vetoed money for the Gallup Detox…

  • Kendra’s Law Signed in New Mexico

    Contact: Isaac Padilla Office: 505/986.4819 Mobile: 505/264.6512 Isaac.Padilla@nmlegis.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Kendra’s Law Signed in New Mexico   SANTA FE- Senate Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen (D-38-Dona Ana).issued the…

  • Contact: Isaac Padilla Office: 505/986.4819 Isaac.Padilla@nmlegis.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senate Democrats Join Congressional Democrats in Request for Investigation of HSD’s Behavioral Health Upheaval Santa Fe– Last week, New Mexico’s state…

  • Senate Democrats Join Congressional Democrats in Request for Investigation of HSD’s Behavioral Health Upheaval

    Contact: Isaac Padilla Office: 505/986.4819 Isaac.Padilla@nmlegis.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senate Democrats Join Congressional Democrats in Request for Investigation of HSD’s Behavioral Health Upheaval   Santa Fe– Last week, New Mexico’s…