The First Session of the 58th Legislature

January 4-15, 2027: Legislation may be prefiled
January 19: Opening day (noon)
February 18: Deadline for introduction
March 20: Session ends (noon)
April 9: Legislation not acted upon by governor is pocket vetoed*
June 18: Effective date of legislation not a general appropriation bill or a bill carrying an emergency clause or other specified date
*Dependent on 2026 Constitutional Amendment outcome

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Senate confirms Kassetas as State Police chief (Alb. Jour.)

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Senate confirms Kassetas as State Police chief

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SANTA FE – Senators voted unanimously Wednesday to confirm New Mexico State Police Chief Pete Kassetas after an easy confirmation hearing.

By a vote of 40-0, the Senate confirmed the longtime officer as the state’s 21st police chief.

KASSETAS: Two-decade veteran of agency

PETE KASSETAS: Two-decade veteran of agency

Earlier Wednesday, the Senate Rules Committee voted to send his appointment to the full Senate after a short hearing that drew a number of law enforcement officers from around the state. They came out to support Kassetas, saying they liked what they’ve seen since he was appointed in August by Gov. Susana Martinez.

Among those who spoke on his behalf was Corrections Secretary Gregg Marcantel, who said Kassetas has risen above political agendas and will be held accountable.

Read more here: http://www.abqjournal.com/352125/north/north-news/senate-confirms-kassetas-as-chief.html