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

  • Raises not likely for most state workers (Alb. Jour.)

    Raises not likely for most state workers By James Monteleone / Journal Staff Writer PUBLISHED: Monday, December 8, 2014 at 11:45 pm …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Pay raises for most state employees next…

  • Dems pick Padilla for Senate whip (SF New Mex)

    Dems pick Padilla for Senate whip Previous Next Dems pick Padilla for Senate whip Sen. Michael Padilla, D-Albuquerque. Courtesy photo Posted: Sunday, December 7, 2014 8:00 pm | Updated: 12:43…

  • Senate Majority Nominates and Elects Leadership

    Contact: Erika Martinez (505) 986-4819 Erika.Martinez@nmlegis.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2014 Senate Majority Nominates and Elects Leadership Santa Fe, NM – Today, the Senate Democratic caucus has nominated and…

  • Legislative Finance Committee Meeting Monday through Friday, December 8-12

    Contact: Erika Martinez (505) 986-4819 Erika.Martinez@nmlegis.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2014 Legislative Finance Committee Meeting Monday through Friday, December 8-12 Santa Fe, NM – The Legislative Finance Committee (LFC)…

  • Lawmakers eye forced mental-illness treatment (SF New Mex)

    Lawmakers eye forced mental-illness treatment Posted: Thursday, December 4, 2014 7:00 am | Updated: 8:57 pm, Thu Dec 4, 2014. Lawmakers eye forced mental-illness treatment By Russell Contreras AP writer…