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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:
- The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
- The vote should be clear for any person to understand
- The vote has received media attention
- The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
- Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added
Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.
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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2023 | NM | SB 273 | Requires Health Insurance Companies Provide Reimbursement for Mental Health Coverage | Bill Passed - House (52 - 13) |
| March 17, 2023 | NM | SB 50 | Establishes an Individual's Right to Repair | Bill Passed - House (46 - 15) |
| March 17, 2023 | NM | SB 13 | Establishes State Protections for Abortions and Gender Affirming Healthcare | Bill Passed - House (38 - 30) |
| March 17, 2023 | NM | SB 51 | Authorizes Cost-Sharing Contributions for Prescription Drug | Bill Passed - House (44 - 21) |
| March 17, 2023 | NM | SB 53 | Amends Radioactive Waste Storage Rules | Bill Passed - House (35 - 28) |
| March 16, 2023 | NM | SB 16 | Establishes a State Health Care Authority Department | Bill Passed - House (43 - 23) |
| March 14, 2023 | NM | SB 180 | Amends Various State Election Laws | Bill Passed - House (44 - 25) |
| March 13, 2023 | NM | SB 64 | Prohibits Life Sentences for Juveniles | Bill Passed - House (37 - 25) |
| March 12, 2023 | NM | SB 9 | Appropriates Millions in State Funds for Environment and Cultural Conservation | Bill Passed - House (54 - 11) |
| March 12, 2023 | NM | HB 547 | Restructures the State Tax System | Bill Passed - House (50 - 18) |
| March 10, 2023 | NM | HB 306 | Prohibits Purchasing a Firearm for Someone Who is Not Allowed or Intends to Use it in a Crime | Bill Passed - House (62 - 3) |
| March 7, 2023 | NM | HB 400 | Establishes a Study on Whether a State Based Healthcare Option is Viable | Bill Passed - House (58 - 10) |
| March 6, 2023 | NM | HB 134 | Requires Menstrual Products in Public School Products | Bill Passed - House (42 - 20) |
| March 3, 2023 | NM | HB 207 | Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity | Bill Passed - House (47 - 20) |
| March 1, 2023 | NM | HB 234 | Increases Penalties for Robbery & Organized Retail Crime | Bill Passed - House (61 - 3) |
| Feb. 25, 2023 | NM | HB 142 | Authorizes the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department Investigate Remediation Options for the San Juan Generating Facility and Mine | Bill Passed - House (53 - 5) |
| Feb. 21, 2023 | NM | HB 4 | Expands Various Voting Rights | Bill Passed - House (41 - 26) |
| Feb. 21, 2023 | NM | HB 7 | Establishes State Protections for Gender Affirming Care | Bill Passed - House (38 - 31) |
| Feb. 9, 2023 | NM | HB 9 | Establishes Negligently Leaving a Firearm Accessible for a Minor as a Crime | Bill Passed - House (37 - 32) |
| Jan. 18, 2023 | NM | HB 1 | Appropriates Funds for Legislature | Bill Passed - House (47 - 19) |
| April 5, 2022 | NM | HB 2 | Establishes Income Tax Rebates | Bill Passed - House (51 - 13) |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | NM | SB 144 | Prohibits Intimidation of Elections Officials | Bill Passed - House (39 - 30) |
| Feb. 17, 2022 | NM | SB 14 | Establishes Clean Fuel Energy Standards for the State | Bill Failed - House (33 - 33) |
| Feb. 16, 2022 | NM | SB 41 | Amends the University Research Park and Economic Development Act | Bill Passed - House (36 - 32) |
| Feb. 16, 2022 | NM | SB 140 | Expands the State's Opportunity Scholarship | Bill Passed - House (51 - 17) |
| Feb. 15, 2022 | NM | SB 36 | Increases Required Contributions to the Educational Retirement Fund | Bill Passed - House (52 - 12) |
| Feb. 15, 2022 | NM | SB 4 | Specifies Public Works Prevailing Wages and Fringe Benefits | Bill Passed - House (44 - 25) |
| Feb. 15, 2022 | NM | HB 163 | Reduces Various Tax Rates, Establishes Credits | Bill Passed - House (59 - 9) |
| Feb. 12, 2022 | NM | HB 68 | Expands Police Training Requirements | Bill Passed - House (50 - 17) |
| Feb. 12, 2022 | NM | HB 99 | Prohibits Threats Against Judges | Bill Passed - House (59 - 7) |
| Feb. 12, 2022 | NM | HB 73 | Authorizes Certain Retirees to Return to Work Without Suspension of Retirement Benefits | Bill Passed - House (62 - 1) |
| Feb. 12, 2022 | NM | HB 7 | Authorizes the Opportunity Enterprise Act and Providing Financing And Loans | Bill Passed - House (36 - 28) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | NM | HB 22 | Expands Access to State Programs for English Language Learners | Bill Passed - House (42 - 23) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | NM | HB 71 | Limits Valuation Increases on Certain Properties | Bill Passed - House (38 - 24) |
| Feb. 8, 2022 | NM | HB 81 | Limits Defendant Court Fees | Bill Passed - House (45 - 21) |
| Feb. 7, 2022 | NM | HB 132 | Prohibits Future Interest Rate Increases | Bill Passed - House (51 - 18) |
| Feb. 5, 2022 | NM | HB 135 | Establishes Indian Family Protection Act | (52 - 12) |
| Feb. 5, 2022 | NM | HB 37 | Establishes the Community Energy Efficiency Development Block Grant Act | Bill Passed - House (44 - 24) |
| Feb. 5, 2022 | NM | HB 52 | Amends Harm Reduction Act | Bill Passed - House (56 - 10) |
| Dec. 11, 2021 | NM | SB 1 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - House (44 - 24) |
| March 10, 2021 | NM | HB 299 | Establishes Financing Options for Improvements to Properties | Bill Passed - House (42 - 26) |
| Feb. 28, 2021 | NM | HB 20 | Requires Employers Provide One Hour Paid Sick Leave for Every 30 Hours Worked | Bill Passed - House (36 - 33) |
| Feb. 26, 2021 | NM | HB 12 | Authorizes the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (39 - 31) |
| Feb. 24, 2021 | NM | HJR 9 | Authorizes Public Assistance in the Development of Infrastructure to be Distributed by the Legislature by a Majority Vote | Joint Resolution Passed - House (44 - 24) |
| Feb. 19, 2021 | NM | HB 47 | Authorizes Terminally Ill Patients to Take Prescription Drugs to Die | Bill Passed - House (39 - 27) |
| Feb. 16, 2021 | NM | HB 4 | Repeals Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers | Bill Passed - House (39 - 29) |
| Nov. 24, 2020 | NM | HB 1 | Appropriates $330 Million in Coronavirus Relief | Bill Passed - House (56 - 14) |
| June 22, 2020 | NM | SB 8 | Requires Law Enforcement to Use Body-Worn Cameras | Bill Passed - House (44 - 26) |
| June 20, 2020 | NM | SB 4 | Establishes 2020 General Election Procedures | Bill Passed - House (44 - 26) |
| June 19, 2020 | NM | HB 5 | Establishes the New Mexico Civil Rights Commission | Bill Passed - House (53 - 17) |
| Feb. 19, 2020 | NM | SB 29 | Establishes a Solar Market Development Income Tax Credit | Bill Passed - House (51 - 19) |
| Feb. 18, 2020 | NM | SB 131 | Increases Legal Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21 | Bill Passed - House (40 - 28) |
| Feb. 18, 2020 | NM | HB 364 | Expands Bargaining Rights of Public Employees | Bill Passed - House (43 - 25) |
| Feb. 14, 2020 | NM | HB 292 | Establishes an Insulin Price Cap | Bill Passed - House (61 - 2) |
| Feb. 11, 2020 | NM | HB 100 | Amends Health Insurance Exchange Role to Expand Access to Healthcare | Bill Passed - House (44 - 23) |
| Feb. 10, 2020 | NM | HB 83 | Establishes the Early Childhood Education and Care Fund | Bill Passed - House (51 - 14) |
| Feb. 8, 2020 | NM | HB 50 | Authorizes Transmission Line Projects for Industrial Revenue Bonds | Bill Passed - House (48 - 21) |
| March 15, 2019 | NM | SB 323 | Reduces Criminal Penalties for Marijuana Possession | Bill Passed - House (44 - 20) |
| March 12, 2019 | NM | SB 489 | Authorizes State Investment in Renewable Energies | Bill Passed - House (43 - 22) |
| March 7, 2019 | NM | HB 356 | Authorizes Sale of Recreational Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (36 - 34) |
| March 4, 2019 | NM | SB 8 | Requires Background Checks for Gun Sales | Bill Passed - House (42 - 27) |
| Feb. 24, 2019 | NM | HB 564 | Amends Probation and Parole Procedures | Bill Passed - House (51 - 16) |
| Feb. 22, 2019 | NM | HB 85 | Prohibits Local "Right to Work" Ordinances | Bill Passed - House (43 - 23) |
| Feb. 21, 2019 | NM | HB 2 | Establishes General Appropriation Act of 2019 | Bill Passed - House (46 - 23) |
| Feb. 19, 2019 | NM | HB 73 | Repeals Daylight Savings Time | Bill Passed - House (35 - 32) |
| Feb. 18, 2019 | NM | HB 89 | Requires Insurance Companies Provide Coverage for Contraceptives | Bill Passed - House (40 - 24) |
| Feb. 8, 2019 | NM | HB 8 | Requires Background Checks for Gun Sales | Bill Passed - House (41 - 25) |
| Feb. 6, 2019 | NM | HB 51 | Amends State Law to Decriminalize Abortion | Bill Passed - House (40 - 29) |
| Feb. 1, 2019 | NM | HB 55 | Authorizes Interstate Agreement to Elect the President by Popular Vote | Bill Passed - House (41 - 27) |
| Feb. 14, 2018 | NM | SB 19 | Amends Guardianship Laws | Bill Passed - House (63 - 0) |
| Feb. 14, 2018 | NM | SB 189 | Establishes Assurances for Plugging Oil and Gas Wells | Bill Passed - House (54 - 11) |
| Feb. 7, 2018 | NM | HB 49 | Amends Municipality Recall Elections | Bill Passed - House (47 - 21) |
| Jan. 31, 2018 | NM | HB 2 | Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 | Bill Passed - House (65 - 3) |
| March 17, 2017 | NM | HB 241 | Establishes New Standards of Evaluation for Teachers | Veto Override Failed - House (36 - 31) |
| March 17, 2017 | NM | SB 374 | Prohibits Public Shaming of Students Who Can't Pay for Lunch | Bill Passed - House (60 - 0) |