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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Feb. 15, 2024 | NM | HB 303 | Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Family's (TANF) Funds for a Workforce Development Pilot Program | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 14) |
Feb. 14, 2024 | NM | HB 33 | Requires Increased Transparency in Prescription Drug Costs | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
Feb. 13, 2024 | NM | HB 239 | Establishes Cannabis as Prison Contraband | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3) |
Feb. 13, 2024 | NM | SB 96 | Increases Criminal Penalties for Attempted Murder | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4) |
Feb. 10, 2024 | NM | HB 129 | Establishes a Waiting Period for Firearm Purchases | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 18) |
Feb. 10, 2024 | NM | SB 241 | Requires Background Checks for Employees of the State Aging and Long-Term Services Department | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6) |
Feb. 8, 2024 | NM | SB 106 | Establishes a Committee to Plan a Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 1) |
Jan. 30, 2024 | NM | SB 5 | Prohibits Fireams at State Drop Boxes and Polling Places | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 16) |
March 16, 2023 | NM | HB 306 | Prohibits Purchasing a Firearm for Someone Who is Not Allowed or Intends to Use it in a Crime | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
March 16, 2023 | NM | HB 306 | Prohibits Purchasing a Firearm for Someone Who is Not Allowed or Intends to Use it in a Crime | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
March 14, 2023 | NM | HB 207 | Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10) |
March 14, 2023 | NM | HB 207 | Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10) |
March 8, 2023 | NM | HB 4 | Expands Various Voting Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 14) |
March 7, 2023 | NM | HB 7 | Establishes State Protections for Gender Affirming Care | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
March 3, 2023 | NM | HB 9 | Establishes Negligently Leaving a Firearm Accessible for a Minor as a Crime | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16) |
Feb. 22, 2023 | NM | SB 64 | Prohibits Life Sentences for Juveniles | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8) |
Feb. 14, 2023 | NM | SB 9 | Appropriates Millions in State Funds for Environment and Cultural Conservation | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7) |
Feb. 15, 2022 | NM | HB 135 | Establishes Indian Family Protection Act | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4) |
Feb. 15, 2022 | NM | HB 52 | Amends Harm Reduction Act | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3) |
Feb. 12, 2022 | NM | SB 34 | Establishes Threatening a Mass Shooting as a Criminal Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
Feb. 12, 2022 | NM | SB 34 | Establishes Threatening a Mass Shooting as a Criminal Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
Feb. 8, 2022 | NM | SB 43 | Prohibits Life Without Parole for Children | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
June 20, 2020 | NM | HB 5 | Establishes the New Mexico Civil Rights Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 9) |
June 20, 2020 | NM | HB 5 | Establishes the New Mexico Civil Rights Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 9) |
June 19, 2020 | NM | SB 7 | Requires State Agencies to Implement Policies to Reduce Institutional Racism | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11) |
June 19, 2020 | NM | SB 8 | Requires Law Enforcement to Use Body-Worn Cameras | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 11) |
June 19, 2020 | NM | SB 8 | Requires Law Enforcement to Use Body-Worn Cameras | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 11) |
March 14, 2019 | NM | HB 89 | Requires Insurance Companies Provide Coverage for Contraceptives | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
March 14, 2019 | NM | HB 51 | Amends State Law to Decriminalize Abortion | Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 24) |
March 12, 2019 | NM | HB 564 | Amends Probation and Parole Procedures | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6) |
March 5, 2019 | NM | SB 323 | Reduces Criminal Penalties for Marijuana Possession | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8) |
Feb. 14, 2019 | NM | SB 8 | Requires Background Checks for Gun Sales | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 20) |
March 9, 2017 | NM | SB 374 | Prohibits Public Shaming of Students Who Can't Pay for Lunch | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
March 4, 2017 | NM | SB 259 | Prohibits Certain Individuals from Possessing or Purchasing Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15) |
Feb. 13, 2015 | NM | SB 253 | Prohibits Coyote Hunting Contests | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13) |
March 16, 2013 | NM | HB 641 | Reduces Corporate Income Tax Rates | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 8) |
Feb. 18, 2013 | NM | SB 73 | Amends Game and Fish License Suspension Periods | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
Feb. 13, 2012 | NM | SB 235 | Restricting Driver's Licenses for Foreign Nationals | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15) |
March 9, 2011 | NM | HB 78 | Driver License and ID Card Restrictions for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 16) |
Feb. 28, 2011 | NM | SB 319 | Eliminating Corporal Punishment | Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 18) |
Feb. 13, 2010 | NM | SB 10 | Limiting Food Tax Deduction to Staple Foods | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 19) |
Feb. 12, 2010 | NM | SB 254 | Eliminating Criminal Conviction Disclosure on State Employment Applications | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 4) |
Feb. 12, 2010 | NM | SB 40 | Authorizing Concealed Weapons in Restaurants that Serve Alcohol | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15) |
Feb. 12, 2010 | NM | SB 254 | Eliminating Criminal Conviction Disclosure on State Employment Applications | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 4) |
Feb. 11, 2010 | NM | SB 216 | Repeal "Guilty but Mentally Ill" Plea | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 19) |
Feb. 4, 2010 | NM | SB 26 | Establishing the Domestic Violence Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8) |
Feb. 4, 2010 | NM | SB 26 | Establishing the Domestic Violence Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8) |
March 19, 2009 | NM | HB 393 | Opening Conference Committees to the Public | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 8) |
Feb. 26, 2009 | NM | SB 12 | Establishing Domestic Partnerships | Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 25) |
Feb. 26, 2009 | NM | SB 12 | Establishing Domestic Partnerships | Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 25) |
Feb. 25, 2009 | NM | SB 44 | Prohibiting Smoking in Cars with Children | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
Feb. 25, 2009 | NM | SB 141 | Allowing Increase of Penalties for Convicted Public Officials | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 12) |
Feb. 25, 2009 | NM | SB 44 | Prohibiting Smoking in Cars with Children | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
Feb. 19, 2009 | NM | SB 77 | Allowing Embryonic Stem Cell Research | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 14) |
Aug. 19, 2008 | NM | HB 4 | Working Families Tax Credit Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 2) |
Aug. 18, 2008 | NM | SB 24 | Tax Rebate | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2) |
Feb. 4, 2008 | NM | SB 34 | New Mexico School for the Arts | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6) |
Feb. 2, 2008 | NM | SB 68 | Increasing Domestic Violence Penalties | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |
Feb. 2, 2008 | NM | SB 68 | Increasing Domestic Violence Penalties | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |
Jan. 29, 2008 | NM | SB 23 | Authorizing Stem Cell Research | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |
March 8, 2007 | NM | HB 283 | Indoor Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9) |
March 5, 2007 | NM | SB 1174 | HPV Vaccine Requirement for Sixth Graders | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3) |
Feb. 7, 2007 | NM | SB 238 | Medical Marijuana Legalization | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 7) |
Feb. 7, 2007 | NM | SB 10 | Prohibiting Cockfighting | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 11) |
Feb. 14, 2006 | NM | HB 211 | Pseudoephedrine as a Controlled Substance | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
Feb. 11, 2006 | NM | SB 216 | Criminal DNA Collection | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5) |
Jan. 31, 2006 | NM | SB 258 | Medical Marijuana | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6) |
Jan. 31, 2006 | NM | SB 258 | Medical Marijuana | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6) |