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

  • Budget splits committee along party lines (Assoc. Press)

    Budget splits committee along party lines Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2014 9:00 pm | Updated: 12:14 am, Fri Feb 7, 2014. Associated Press State spending on public education and government programs would…

  • Senate Committee Schedule February 7, 2014

    2.7.14 Senate Committee Schedule    STATE OF NEW MEXICO FIFTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION, 2014 SENATE SCHEDULE OF COMMITTEE HEARINGS Friday, February 7, 2014     FINANCE COMMITTEE – Senator John…

  • Senate Floor Calendar February 7, 2014

    2.7.14 Senate Floor Calendar Senate Convenes at 11:00 a.m.     STATE OF NEW MEXICO FIFTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION, 2014   SENATE CALENDAR Friday, February 7, 2014 7TH LEGISLATIVE DAY…

  • Legistlative Committee to Discuss Controversial Racino Deal (SF Reporter)

    Legistlative Committee to Discuss Controversial Racino Deal Lawmakers want governor’s presence at Rules Committee hearing to discuss racino contract under federal scrutiny. By Justin Horwath        The state Senate’s Rules…

  • Op-Ed: Give Credit Where Credit is Due on Education Reform

    Op-Ed: Give Credit Where Credit is Due on Education Reform February 6, 2014 Op-Ed Submitted by Sen. Michael Sanchez  (D-29-Bernalillo & Valencia)   Last year, high school graduation rates in…