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

BlueSky Profile

Sen. Mimi Stewart Named Most Effective NM Senator

Congratulations to Senator Mimi Stewart of Albuquerque, who has been named one of the nation’s most effective legislators – and New Mexico’s most effective legislator – by the bipartisan FiscalNote organization, based in Washington, DC. this week.  The award is given based on how successful a legislator is at sponsoring and steering legislation through the legislative process, all the way through enactment.  Sen. Stewart has been a champion for New Mexico’s students and school throughout her career, and the award is well earned.  Read more:

https://www.abqjournal.com/1039983/sen-mimi-stewart-named-nms-most-effective-legislator.html