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

  • CYFD Reform Measure Passes Senate

    Today Senate Bill 42, The New Mexico Child Safety and Welfare Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to improve the state’s child welfare system, passed the Senate on a unanimous vote.

  • New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for March 12, 2025 

    The New Mexico Senate convened for a regular floor session on March 12, 2025 to consider executive nominations, debate legislation, and receive updates from the Senate Finance Committee regarding the forthcoming state budget.

  • New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for March 11, 2025 

    Senate Bill 105 allows licensed out-of-state social workers to practice in New Mexico by enacting the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact. The Compact would facilitate interstate services, both in-person and telehealth, increasing New Mexicans’ access to critical services.

  • Bill to Strengthen New Mexico’s Child Welfare System Passes Senate Judiciary Committee

    Today in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Bill 42, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to improve the state’s child welfare system, passed unanimously on a vote of 9-0.

  • New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for March 10, 2025 

    (SANTA FE, NM) – Business on the Senate Floor continued this Monday morning following an opening led by Taos High School’s Mariachi El Tigre to commemorate Taos County Day. Business…