New Mexico Bill Book

The bill would give companies more tax breaks for research, lowering state revenue and shifting the cost to everyday taxpayers.

Tax credits help tech firms grow, but they cost the public money that could fund schools or roads, so voters should watch this bill now.

Technology companies

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. Bill does not add oversight
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — neutral. No change to citizen rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost shift to taxpayers. Tax credit reduces revenue
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. Bill is just a tax credit change
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — reduces state funds. Tax credit lowers revenue

• Official text (NM HB27)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=27&year=26
• LegiScan — HB27https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB27/2026

The bill would give farmers a tax break for using biomass, lowering state tax revenue and shifting the cost to everyday taxpayers.

Supporters say the credit helps farms use renewable energy, but it means less money for schools and services that everyday New Mexicans rely on.

Agricultural biomass producers

• Accountability (hurts) — Tax credit reduces oversight of how funds are used. No reporting or accountability measures are included.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on individual rights. The bill does not affect personal legal protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Cost shifts to taxpayers. Reduced tax revenue means other public services may be underfunded.
• Process Transparency (hurts) — Limited public input. Bill was introduced and quickly postponed with little debate.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Tax credit favors industry. Provides financial benefit to biomass producers without clear public benefit.

• Official text (NM SB113)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=113&year=26
• LegiScan — SB113https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/SB113/2026

The bill would let doctors who train new clinicians pay less state tax, shifting that cost to other taxpayers.

The bill helps doctors who supervise trainees by cutting their taxes, but it means ordinary New Mexicans may pay more in other services because the state loses revenue.

Health care providers

• Accountability (neutral) — No change to who is answerable.. The bill does not alter oversight of health providers.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No impact on personal rights.. It does not affect individuals' ability to sue or be protected.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Cost shifts to taxpayers.. Tax credit reduces state revenue, meaning other public services may be funded by the public.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. The bill is still in the introductory stage.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Favors health care providers.. Provides a financial benefit to preceptors without clear offset.

Pushing for it: Taxpayers
Bearing the cost: Health care providers

• Official text (NM HB90)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=90&year=26
• LegiScan — HB90https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB90/2026

The bill would change the tax credit that rural health clinics get, which could affect how much money they have to serve patients.

If the credit is lowered, rural clinics might lose funding and could raise prices or cut services, hurting local residents. If the credit is raised, clinics could get more money and improve care, helping everyday people in remote areas. The bill is still early, so citizens should watch how it shapes funding for rural health.

Health Care Providers

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. Bill text does not specify new oversight or accountability measures.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — neutral. No direct impact on individual legal rights is described.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — neutral. Unclear whether changes shift cost to taxpayers, providers, or patients.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. Limited details on how the credit would be calculated or reported.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — neutral. No funding source or amount is identified in the summary.

• Official text (NM HB142)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=142&year=26
• LegiScan — HB142https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB142/2026

The bill would set dates for a tax credit that rewards companies hiring high‑pay workers, affecting who gets the credit and when.

Citizens should watch because the credit could shift tax revenue away from schools or services, while helping big firms save money on payroll taxes.

Big Business

• Accountability (neutral) — Not specified. Unknown
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Not specified. Unknown
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Not specified. Unknown
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Not specified. Unknown
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Not specified. Unknown

• Official text (NM HB145)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=145&year=26
• LegiScan — HB145https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB145/2026

The bill would set up a group to look at how to keep health insurance costs lower for everyday people.

If the bill becomes a rule, a new group would try to find ways to make health insurance cheaper, which could help families pay their bills, but the bill does not say how it will do that or who will pay for the work.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear accountability changes. The bill only proposes a study group, without specifying oversight or reporting requirements.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct rights impact. The text does not alter any consumer rights or legal protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost impact unclear. The bill does not state who would fund the group or any cost shifts to consumers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Process details missing. No details on how the group would operate or report its findings.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding language. The bill does not mention any new funding sources or allocations.

• Official text (NM HM52)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=M&legno=52&year=26
• LegiScan — HM52https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HM52/2026

This bill would create scholarships and tax credits for private education, which could help families pay for private schools.

If this bill passes, families might get help paying for private schools. But it could take money away from public schools, which need it too. It's important to think about how this affects everyone.

Big Business

• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Could shift funding away from public schools.. The bill may divert funds from public education to private schools.

• Official text (NM HB193)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=193&year=26
• LegiScan — HB193https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB193/2026

The bill would give doctors a tax break, hoping they stay in the state, while taxpayers would cover the cost.

Supporters say the credit will keep clinics open and patients cared for, but opponents worry it will shrink the state budget and raise taxes for everyone.

Physicians

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight or reporting requirements. The bill does not change who is accountable for health services.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No impact on patient rights. The text does not affect patients' ability to sue or receive care.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Tax credit reduces state revenue. Taxpayers would effectively fund the credit.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Early stage, no detailed provisions. Limited information on how the credit would be administered.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Benefit shifts to physicians. The credit favors doctors over the general public.

Pushing for it: Physicians
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers

• Official text (NM SB12)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=12&year=26
• LegiScan — SB12https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/SB12/2026

This bill would give tax credits to businesses that build quantum facilities, which could help them save money.

If this bill passes, it could help big companies save money on taxes, but regular people might not see any benefits. It is important to think about who really gains from this.

Big Business

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Tax credits could benefit businesses financially.. The bill proposes tax credits, which could lead to financial benefits for companies.

• Official text (NM SB36)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=36&year=26
• LegiScan — SB36https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/SB36/2026

This bill would give tax credits to rail companies to help them improve their tracks and trains.

If this bill passes, rail companies might save money, but it could mean less funding for other important services we need. It's time to speak up about how our tax dollars are spent.

Big Business

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Tax credits could shift funds away from public services.. The bill may reduce tax revenue for other programs.

Pushing for it: rail companies
Bearing the cost: public services

• Official text (NM HB298)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=298&year=26
• LegiScan — HB298https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB298/2026

This bill would give working families more money back on their taxes, helping them pay for important things.

This bill wants to give working families more money back when they file their taxes. This extra money could help families pay for food, rent, or other important things. It was recommended to pass by a committee, but then its action was put on hold. This means it is not moving forward right now. If it were to pass, it would help many people in New Mexico. You can still let your lawmakers know if you think this bill should move forward or not.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill aims to provide a tax credit, not directly address accountability.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Neutral. This bill does not create or remove any specific rights or protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Helps working families. The bill would give more money back to working families, helping them with their expenses.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral. The bill's current status is 'Action Postponed Indefinitely', which is a clear procedural step.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Benefits working families. The bill would increase a tax credit, putting more money into the pockets of working families.

Pushing for it: Working families in New Mexico
Bearing the cost: New Mexico state budget

• Official text (NM HB296)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=296&year=26
• LegiScan — HB296https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB296/2026

This bill would help keep your health information private and make sure you are safe when getting healthcare.

This bill aims to keep your personal health information safe and make sure you are protected when you get medical care. It would help make sure hospitals and doctors handle your private details with care. Even though it's currently stalled, it shows that lawmakers are thinking about how to keep your health data secure. People who care about their privacy should keep an eye on this bill in case it moves forward again.

• Accountability (helps) — Aims to hold healthcare providers accountable for privacy.. The bill's title suggests it would create protections, implying accountability for those who might violate them.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Directly aims to protect individual privacy and safety.. The bill's title explicitly states 'Healthcare Privacy & Safety Protections', indicating an intent to strengthen individual rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No cost details provided in the summary.. The official summary does not contain any information about who would bear the costs of these protections.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process, no signs of being rushed.. The bill went through committee referrals and reports, which is a typical legislative process.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding information available.. The official summary does not mention any specific funding mechanisms or allocations.

• Official text (NM HB279)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=279&year=26
• LegiScan — HB279https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB279/2026

This bill would help keep your health and community information safe from being shared without your permission.

This bill would give people more control over their private health and community information. It would make sure that companies and groups handling this data must keep it safe. This is important because your personal details should not be shared without you knowing or agreeing. Even though it is currently on hold, it shows that lawmakers are thinking about how to protect your privacy in the future.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Would make groups handling your data more careful.. The bill aims to make sure health and community information is safe and private, which means those who handle it would be more accountable.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Would give you more control over your personal information.. The act is designed to protect your personal health and community data, strengthening your right to privacy.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No cost details are given in the summary.. The official summary does not provide details on who would pay for new data security measures or compliance.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The summary does not discuss how transparent the process would be.. The provided text does not offer information about process transparency.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding details are given.. The bill's summary does not mention any specific funding or financial impacts.

• Official text (NM SB53)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=53&year=26
• LegiScan — SB53https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/SB53/2026

This bill would let survivors of childhood sexual abuse sue even after many years.

Survivors deserve a chance to seek justice, no matter how long ago the abuse happened. Now is the time to support this bill.

Everyday People

• Rights & Protections (helps) — Increases rights for survivors. Allows lawsuits for childhood sexual abuse regardless of time passed
• Accountability (helps) — Holds abusers accountable. Gives survivors a chance to seek justice

• Official text (NM HB151)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=151&year=26
• LegiScan — HB151https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB151/2026

This bill would make people who cause certain deaths face harsher punishment, which could bring more justice to victims' families.

This bill wants to make the punishment for causing certain deaths much tougher. If it passes, people found responsible for these deaths would face more serious consequences. This could mean more justice for families who have lost loved ones due to these specific acts. It is important to watch this bill because it could change how serious crimes are handled in New Mexico.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases penalties for those who cause certain deaths.. The bill aims to increase the penalty for certain deaths, holding those responsible to a higher standard of accountability.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Potentially offers more justice for victims' families.. By increasing penalties, the bill could provide a stronger sense of justice and protection for the families of victims.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No clear cost shift mentioned.. The official summary does not provide details on who would bear new costs related to this penalty increase.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No specific transparency issues noted.. The bill's current stage and summary do not indicate any unusual lack of transparency in its process.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding details provided.. The bill's official text and summary do not mention any specific funding or financial allocations.

Pushing for it: Victims' families, the state
Bearing the cost: People who cause certain deaths

• Official text (NM HB59)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=59&year=26
• LegiScan — HB59https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB59/2026

This bill would give a tax break to help people get training for jobs, making it easier to learn new skills and find work.

This bill is still being looked at. If it passes, it would make it cheaper for people to get job training or for businesses to offer it. This could help more people get good jobs and improve their lives. Some might worry about how it affects the state's money, but others would say it's a good way to help people learn and grow.

Workers

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not directly address accountability for government or corporations.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not directly create or remove rights or protections for individuals.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Helps individuals/businesses. The bill would shift some of the cost of workforce education from individuals or businesses to the state through a tax credit.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral. The bill's process transparency is not detailed in the provided text.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Supports education. The bill would use state funds, through a tax credit, to support workforce education programs.

Pushing for it: People getting job training or businesses providing it
Bearing the cost: New Mexico state budget

• Official text (NM SB260)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=260&year=26
• LegiScan — SB260https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/SB260/2026

This bill would let first responders in New Mexico pay less in taxes, helping them save more money for when they stop working.

This bill is a good thing for first responders. It would let them keep more of their hard-earned money instead of paying it in taxes, which means they could save more for their retirement. This helps people who put their lives on the line for us every day. The downside is that the state would collect less tax money, which could mean less money for other state services. But for first responders, it's a clear benefit. Since it's currently stalled, there's no immediate action needed, but it shows how lawmakers are thinking about supporting these important workers.

Workers

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. This bill focuses on a tax deduction, not on holding specific parties accountable.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Neutral. This bill does not directly impact individual rights or protections, but rather offers a financial benefit.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Benefits first responders. First responders would bear less of a tax burden, keeping more of their income. The state budget would see less tax money, meaning other state services might have less funding.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard. The bill has gone through committee review, and its status is publicly known, indicating a standard legislative process.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Favors first responders. This bill would shift some tax burden from first responders to the general state fund by reducing tax revenue.

Pushing for it: First responders in New Mexico
Bearing the cost: New Mexico state budget

• Official text (NM HB55)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=55&year=26
• LegiScan — HB55https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB55/2026

This bill would increase the standard income tax deduction, helping families pay less in taxes.

If this bill passes, families could keep more of their money. Now is the time to support it so everyone can benefit.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Increases tax deductions can lead to more disposable income.. Families may have more money to spend on necessities.

• Official text (NM HB93)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=93&year=26
• LegiScan — HB93https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB93/2026

This bill would stop your home's property taxes from going up too much each year, helping you save money.

This bill would help homeowners by putting a limit on how much their property taxes can go up each year. This means your taxes would not jump too high, making it easier to plan your family's budget. Some people might worry that capping taxes could mean less money for local schools or city services. Even though this bill failed to pass the Senate, it was recalled, meaning it could still be brought back. It is important to watch bills like this to see if they come back and how they might affect your home and community.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No direct impact on accountability.. The bill focuses on tax rates, not government accountability for actions.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects homeowners from large tax increases.. By capping residential property tax rates, the bill would protect homeowners from sudden and significant increases in their housing costs.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts potential future costs away from homeowners.. Homeowners would pay less in future tax increases, potentially shifting the burden of funding local services to other revenue sources or leading to reduced services.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No information suggests lack of transparency.. The provided text does not indicate any issues with the transparency of the legislative process for this bill.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Favors homeowners.. The bill would directly benefit homeowners by limiting their property tax burden, which could reduce revenue for local governments.

Pushing for it: Homeowners
Bearing the cost: Local governments

• Official text (NM HB103)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=103&year=26
• LegiScan — HB103https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB103/2026

This bill would make the punishment harsher for people who have committed serious crimes and are caught with a gun.

This bill aims to make communities safer by keeping guns out of the hands of those who have already broken serious laws. Some might argue that existing laws are enough, or that focusing on rehabilitation is better. However, supporters believe this bill would deter felons from possessing firearms, reducing gun violence.

Government Power

• Accountability (helps) — Increases accountability for felons possessing firearms.. The bill aims to increase the penalty for felons who are found with a firearm, making them more accountable for breaking this rule.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Does not affect rights of law-abiding citizens.. This bill focuses on individuals already prohibited from owning firearms due to past serious crimes and does not change the rights of other citizens.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No specific cost shift mentioned.. The official text does not specify any new costs shifted to ordinary people or consumers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. The bill has followed standard legislative steps, including introduction and committee referral.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding details provided.. The bill text does not include any information about specific funding or financial appropriations.

Pushing for it: Public safety advocates
Bearing the cost: Individuals facing increased penalties

• Official text (NM HB146)https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=146&year=26
• LegiScan — HB146https://legiscan.com/NM/bill/HB146/2026