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

  • Potty parity coming for the Roundhouse (Abq. Jour.)

    Potty parity coming for the Roundhouse The New Mexico Capitol, completed in 1966, has a men’s bathroom next to the House lounge. A women’s bathroom will be added as part…

  • Op-Ed: Martinez Administration’s Motto: Do As I Say, Not As I Do

    Op-Ed: Martinez Administration’s Motto: Do As I Say, Not As I Do April 25, 2014 Op-Ed Submitted by Senate Majority Leader Michael S. Sanchez (D-29-Bernalillo & Valencia) Santa Fe, NM –…

  • Common sense belies mental health sucesses (Alb. Jour.)

    Common sense belies mental health sucesses Guest Columns Opinion             By Sen. Bill O’Neill / Democrat, Albuquerque PUBLISHED: Friday, April 25, 2014 at 12:05 am …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. According to the Albuquerque…

  • Op-Ed: Behavioral Health Doesn’t Have to be “Managed”

    Op-Ed: Behavioral Health Doesn’t Have to be “Managed” April 23, 2014 Op-Ed Submitted by State Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino (D-12-Bernalillo) Santa Fe, NM — It seems clear that the…

  • Senate Majority Leader Michael S. Sanchez Disputes Governor Martinez’s Campaign Ad

    Contact: Erika Martinez (505)986-4819 Erika.Martinez@nmlegis.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2014  Senate Majority Leader Michael S. Sanchez Disputes Governor Martinez’s Campaign Ad  Santa Fe, NM – One of the revelations…