Sun Mar 9 6:17AM - 13 days, 5 hours left in session

Representative Kathleen Cates (D-44) [view on nmlegis.gov]

Representative since 2023

Legislative Aide: Rene Thompson - 505-946-5644 - rene.thompson@nmlegis.gov

Standing Committees

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Vice Chair Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM 315
House Health & Human Services Member Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 AM 307

Daily Schedule - fixed commitments

  Sunday (Today) Monday (Tomorrow) Tuesday (Schedules may be incomplete)
Morning Committee Meetings:
 HHHC - 8:30 AM Room 307
   Role: Member
Afternoon

Bills Introduced

HB26 💲 Ticket Resale At State And Nonprofit Events
Sponsors: HB26

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Rep. Reena Szczepanski

House ✓Passed, Feb 18, 41-26
STBTC[Referred, not scheduled]
SJC
HB27 💲 Librarian Protection Act
Sponsors: HB27

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Sen. Harold Pope
+ Rep. D. Wonda Johnson
+ Rep. Cristina Parajón
+ Rep. Marianna Anaya

House🗓 Sat Mar 812:00 PMHouse Floor 
HB28 💲 Valuation of Resting Land in Drought
Sponsors: HB28

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

HAAWCTabled in committee
HB29 💲 Landowner Liability in Special Districts
Sponsors: HB29

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

HENRC[Referred, not scheduled]
HJC
HB30 💲 Motor Carrier Safety Act Changes
Sponsors: HB30

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Sen. Harold Pope
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil

HTPWCTabled in committee
HB38 💲 Possession of Weapon Conversion Device
Sponsors: HB38

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Rep. Charlotte Little
+ Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero

(Succeeding entries: H 8). in HJC [Feb 7: unofficial report from Eduardo]
HB39 💲 Juvenile Record in Firearm Background Checks
Sponsors: HB39

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Rep. Charlotte Little
+ Rep. Marian Matthews

HCPAC ✓Passed, Jan 30, with Do Pass, as amended
HJC ❓Was scheduled for Feb 7. No vote recorded. Presumed stalled.
HB40 💲 Universal Adult Changing Stations
Sponsors: HB40

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Rep. Alan T. Martinez (R)
+ Rep. Charlotte Little (D)
+ Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)

House🗓 Sat Mar 812:00 PMHouse Floor 
HB41 💲 Public Project Fund Appropriations
Sponsors: HB41

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

House ✓Passed, Mar 3, 64-0
SCONC ✓Passed, Mar 6, with Do Pass recommendation
SFC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB42 💲 Medicaid Waiver Reimbursement Rate Increases
Sponsors: HB42

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

HHHC ✓Passed, Jan 29, with Do Pass recommendation
HAFC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB43 💲 Housing Income to Rent Screening Calculations
Sponsors: HB43

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

HCPAC[Referred, not scheduled]
HGEIC
HB85 💲 Prohibiting Nonfunctional Turf Installation
Sponsors: HB85

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary

HAAWC ✓Passed, Jan 28, with Do Pass recommendation
HGEIC ❓Was scheduled for Feb 12. No vote recorded. Presumed stalled.
HB118 💲 Professional Recruitment & Retention Act
Sponsors: HB118

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

HGEIC ✓Passed, Feb 7, with Do Pass recommendation
HAFC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB119 💲 Contract Adjustments Under Procurement Code
Sponsors: HB119

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

HHHC ✓Passed, Feb 7, with Do Pass, as amended
HAFC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB121   County Redistricting Act
Sponsors: HB121

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

HGEIC[Referred, not scheduled]
HJC
HB122 💲 Condominium Owner Occupancy Requirements
Sponsors: HB122

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

HGEIC[Referred, not scheduled]
HCEDC
*HB138 💲 Hospital Patient Safety Act
Sponsors: HB138

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Sen. Leo Jaramillo
+ Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero
+ Rep. Cynthia Borrego
+ Rep. Anita Gonzales

HLVMC ✓Passed, Feb 4, with Do Pass recommendation
HHHC ✓Passed, Feb 10, with Do Pass, as amended
HJC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB139   IPRA Changes
Sponsors: HB139

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

withdrawn [Feb 7: unofficial report from Eduardo]
HB142 💲 County Commission Tax Rebate Hearings
Sponsors: HB142

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

HGEIC[Referred, not scheduled]
HTRC
HB294 💲 Taxation of Certain Agricultural Land
Sponsors: HB294

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

HAAWC[Referred, not scheduled]
HTRC
HJR11 💲 Change Anti-Donation Clause, CA
Sponsors: HJR11

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Rep. Andrea Romero
+ Rep. Christine Chandler
+ Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero

HGEIC ✓Passed, Feb 17, without recommendation
HJC[Referred, not scheduled]

Bills Cosponsored

CS/  HB8 💲 Criminal Competency & Treatment
Sponsors: HB8

Rep. Christine Chandler (D)
 district 43 , Los Alamos, Sandoval & Santa Fe
+ Rep. Joy Garratt
+ Rep. Cynthia Borrego
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Rep. Charlotte Little

Signed February 27 - Ch. 4
HB68 💲 One-to-One Apprentice to Journeyman Ratios
Sponsors: HB68

Rep. Joy Garratt (D)
 district 29 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates

HLVMC ✓Passed, Jan 28, with Do Pass recommendation
HJC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB74 💲 Firefighter And EMS Provider Peer Support Act
Sponsors: HB74

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Rep. Pamelya Herndon

House ✓Passed, Feb 24, 68-0
SJC[Referred, not scheduled]
SFC
CS/  HB95 💲 Coverage for Fertility Preservation Services
Sponsors: HB95

Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
 district 28 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Katy Duhigg
+ Rep. Yanira Gurrola
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez

HCEDCTabled in committee
CS/  HB120 💲 Accessibility of State Agencies
Sponsors: HB120

Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
 district 48 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero
+ Rep. Cynthia Borrego

HGEIC ✓Passed, Feb 8, with Do Pass, as amended
HJC ✓Passed, Mar 5, with Committee Substitution
HAFC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB131 💲 Caregiver Background Checks
Sponsors: HB131

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates

HHHC ✓Passed, Feb 7, without recommendation
HJC🗓 Mon Mar 101:30 PM OR 15 minutes after floor endsRoom 309 
HB192 💲 Digital Trunked Radio System Subscriber Fees
Sponsors: HB192

Rep. Joshua N. Hernandez (R)
 district 60 , Sandoval
+ Sen. Cindy Nava (D)
+ Rep. Catherine J. Cullen (R)
+ Sen. Jay C. Block (R)
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)

House🗓 Sat Mar 812:00 PMHouse Floor 
HB211 💲 Solar Market Tax Credit Changes
Sponsors: HB211

Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary (D)
 district 37 , Doña Ana
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Rep. Marianna Anaya
+ Rep. Debra M. Sariñana

HENRC ✓Passed, Feb 8, without recommendation
HTRC ❓Was scheduled for Feb 19. No vote recorded. Presumed stalled.
CS/  HB212 💲 Per & Poly-Flouroalkyl Protection Act
Sponsors: HB212

Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary (D)
 district 37 , Doña Ana
+ Rep. Debra M. Sariñana
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Sen. Jeff Steinborn

House🗓 Sat Mar 812:00 PMHouse Floor 
HB213 💲 School Solar Tax Credits
Sponsors: HB213

Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary (D)
 district 37 , Doña Ana
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Rep. Debra M. Sariñana

HENRC ✓Passed, Feb 8, with Do Pass recommendation
HTRC ❓Was scheduled for Feb 14. No vote recorded. Presumed stalled.
HB233 💲 Diabetic Foot Ulcer Equipment Coverage
Sponsors: HB233

Rep. Joshua N. Hernandez (R)
 district 60 , Sandoval
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
+ Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)

House ✓Passed, Mar 6, 62-1
STBTC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB290 💲 Vibrant Communities Act
Sponsors: HB290

Rep. Andrea Romero (D)
 district 46 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Christine Chandler
+ Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates

HGEIC ❓Was scheduled for Feb 17. No vote recorded. Presumed stalled.
HJC
HB357 💲 Mi Via Waiver Pgm. Provider Gross Receipts
Sponsors: HB357

Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
 district 48 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates

House🗓 Sat Mar 812:00 PMHouse Floor 
HB375 💲 Graduate Behavioral Health Scholarship Act
Sponsors: HB375

Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary (D)
 district 37 , Doña Ana
+ Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
+ Sen. Linda M. López (D)
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)

HEC ✓Passed, Feb 26, with Do Pass recommendation
HAFC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB404 💲 Social Services Monetary Stipend Project
Sponsors: HB404

Rep. Art De La Cruz (D)
 district 12 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Michael Padilla
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates

HHHC ✓Passed, Feb 26, with Do Pass recommendation
HAFC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB459 💲 Pollinator Research
Sponsors: HB459

Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary (D)
 district 37 , Doña Ana
+ Rep. Cristina Parajón
+ Rep. Kristina Ortez
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Rep. D. Wonda Johnson

HGEIC ✓Passed, Mar 5, with Do Pass recommendation
HAFC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB482 💲 Community Water System Assistance Project
Sponsors: HB482

Rep. Susan K. Herrera (D)
 district 41 , Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe & Taos
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Rep. Anita Gonzales
+ Rep. Michelle Paulene Abeyta
+ Rep. Raymundo Lara

HAAWC ✓Passed, Feb 27, with Do Pass recommendation
HAFC[Referred, not scheduled]
HB502 💲 Acequia & Water Rights as Material Facts
Sponsors: HB502

Rep. Susan K. Herrera (D)
 district 41 , Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe & Taos
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Rep. Anita Gonzales
+ Rep. Patricia A. Lundstrom

HAAWC ❓Was scheduled for Feb 27. No vote recorded. Presumed stalled.
HJC
HM23   "Excellence in Rio Rancho Day"
Sponsors: HM23

Rep. Joseph Franklin Hernandez (D)
 district 4 , San Juan
+ Rep. Joshua N. Hernandez (R)
+ Rep. Catherine J. Cullen (R)
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)

Signed
HM28   "Irish-American Day"
Sponsors: HM28

Rep. John Block (R)
 district 51 , Otero
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
+ Rep. Jonathan A. Henry (R)
+ Rep. William A. Hall II (R)
+ Rep. Susan K. Herrera (D)

House🗓 Sat Mar 812:00 PMHouse Floor 
SB16 💲 Non-Major Party Voters in Primary Elections
Sponsors: SB16

Sen. Natalie Figueroa (D)
 district 18 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Peter Wirth
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Rep. Cristina Parajón
+ Rep. Angelica Rubio

Senate ✓Passed, Feb 19, 27-11
HGEIC ✓Passed, Mar 3, with Do Pass recommendation
HJC[Referred, not scheduled]
SB103 💲 Report on Direct Care Workforce
Sponsors: SB103

Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D)
 district 16 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Pamelya Herndon
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates

SHPAC ✓Passed, Feb 24, with Committee Substitution
SFC[Referred, not scheduled]
SB210 💲 Max Penalty for Water Law Violation
Sponsors: SB210

Sen. Pete Campos (D)
 district 8 , Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora, Quay, San Miguel & Taos
+ Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D)
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
+ Rep. Matthew McQueen (D)
+ Sen. James G. Townsend (R)

SCONC ✓Passed, Feb 13, with Do Pass, as amended
SJC[Referred, not scheduled]
SJR9 💲 Independent Redistricting Commission, CA
Sponsors: SJR9

Sen. Natalie Figueroa (D)
 district 18 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Leo Jaramillo
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Sen. Michael Padilla
+ Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez

SRC[Referred, not scheduled]
SJC

Vote Record

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
2025-01-28 HB85 💲 Prohibiting Nonfunctional Turf Installation
Sponsors: HB85

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary

Yes
2025-01-30 HB126 💲 Soil And Water Conservation Districts Funding
Sponsors: HB126

Rep. Jack Chatfield (R)
 district 67 , Colfax, Curry, Harding, Quay, San Miguel & Union
+ Rep. Anita Gonzales (D)

Yes
CS/  HB34 💲 Oil Conservation Protect Health & Environment
Sponsors: HB34

Rep. Debra M. Sariñana (D)
 district 21 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Tara L. Lujan

Yes
2025-02-04 HB150 💲 State Meat Processor Assistance Grants
Sponsors: HB150

Rep. Jack Chatfield (R)
 district 67 , Colfax, Curry, Harding, Quay, San Miguel & Union

Yes
HB92 💲 Water Quality Construction Projects Funding
Sponsors: HB92

Rep. Kristina Ortez (D)
 district 42 , Taos
+ Rep. Debra M. Sariñana (D)
+ Rep. Rebecca Dow (R)

Yes
2025-02-11 *HB206 💲 NMFA Water Project Fund Projects
Sponsors: HB206

Rep. Susan K. Herrera (D)
 district 41 , Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe & Taos
+ Rep. Patricia A. Lundstrom (D)
+ Rep. Raymundo Lara (D)
+ Rep. Kristina Ortez (D)
+ Rep. Martin R. Zamora (R)

Yes
HB229 💲 NM-Grown Approved Supplier Program
Sponsors: HB229

Rep. Rebecca Dow (R)
 district 38 , Doña Ana, Sierra & Socorro
+ Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
+ Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary (D)
+ Rep. Kristina Ortez (D)
+ Rep. Anita Gonzales (D)

Yes
CS/  HB137 💲 Strategic Water Supply Act
Sponsors: HB137

Rep. Susan K. Herrera (D)
 district 41 , Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe & Taos
+ Sen. George K. Muñoz (D)
+ Rep. Rod Montoya (R)
+ Rep. Raymundo Lara (D)
+ Sen. Craig W. Brandt (R)

Yes
2025-02-13 HB240 💲 Drinking Water System Grants & Loans
Sponsors: HB240

Rep. Susan K. Herrera (D)
 district 41 , Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe & Taos
+ Rep. Kristina Ortez
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil
+ Rep. Anita Gonzales
+ Rep. Sarah Silva

Yes
CS/  HB284 💲 Free-Roaming Horses & Livestock Code
Sponsors: HB284

Rep. Matthew McQueen (D)
 district 50 , Sandoval and Santa Fe
+ Sen. Pat Woods (R)

Yes
2025-02-18 HB348 💲 Water Law Violation Penalty
Sponsors: HB348

Rep. Kristina Ortez (D)
 district 42 , Taos
+ Rep. Matthew McQueen

Yes
HB356 💲 Protests for Replacement Wells
Sponsors: HB356

Rep. Cathrynn N. Brown (R)
 district 55 , Eddy & Lea

Yes
2025-02-20 HB423 💲 Water Security Planning Act Funds
Sponsors: HB423

Rep. Debra M. Sariñana (D)
 district 21 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Joy Garratt
+ Rep. Yanira Gurrola

Excused
HJM5   Protections for Upper Pecos Watershed
Sponsors: HJM5

Rep. Anita Gonzales (D)
 district 70 , San Miguel & Torrance
+ Sen. Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics
+ Rep. Joseph Sanchez

Excused
CS/  HB311 💲 Reclaimed Water Act
Sponsors: HB311

Rep. Nathan P. Small (D)
 district 36 , Doña Ana

Yes
2025-02-25 HB431 💲 Appointment of Watershed Boards
Sponsors: HB431

Rep. Rebecca Dow (R)
 district 38 , Doña Ana, Sierra & Socorro
+ Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)
+ Rep. Susan K. Herrera (D)

Yes
2025-02-27 HB569 💲 Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project
Sponsors: HB569

Rep. D. Wonda Johnson (D)
 district 5 , McKinley & San Juan
+ Rep. Patricia A. Lundstrom

Excused
HB482 💲 Community Water System Assistance Project
Sponsors: HB482

Rep. Susan K. Herrera (D)
 district 41 , Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe & Taos
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Rep. Anita Gonzales
+ Rep. Michelle Paulene Abeyta
+ Rep. Raymundo Lara

Yes
HB427 💲 Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring
Sponsors: HB427

Rep. Micaela Lara Cadena (D)
 district 33 , Doña Ana

Excused
2025-03-04 CS/  SB21 💲 Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Act
Sponsors: SB21

Sen. Peter Wirth (D)
 district 25 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Kristina Ortez
+ Sen. Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales

Yes
2025-03-06 SB7 💲 Storm Water Service as Municipal Utility
Sponsors: SB7

Sen. William E. Sharer (R)
 district 1 , San Juan

Yes
SB101 💲 Increase Certain Livestock Fees
Sponsors: SB101

Sen. Pat Woods (R)
 district 7 , Curry, Harding, Quay & Union
+ Sen. George K. Muñoz (D)
+ Rep. Jack Chatfield (R)

Yes

House Health & Human Services
2025-01-28 CS/  HB11 💲 Paid Family & Medical Leave Act
Sponsors: HB11

Rep. Christine Chandler (D)
 district 43 , Los Alamos, Sandoval & Santa Fe
+ Sen. Mimi Stewart
+ Rep. Linda Serrato
+ Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero
+ Rep. Javier Martínez

Yes
2025-01-29 HB52 💲 Rural Health Care Tax Credit Eligibility
Sponsors: HB52

Rep. Miguel P. García (D)
 district 14 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
+ Rep. Anita Gonzales (D)
+ Rep. Joshua N. Hernandez (R)
+ Rep. Mark Duncan (R)

Yes
CS/  HB54 💲 Defibrillators in Every High School
Sponsors: HB54

Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
 district 28 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Yanira Gurrola
+ Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero
+ Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez

Yes
HB56 💲 Medicaid Reimbursements for Birth Centers
Sponsors: HB56

Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
 district 28 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Alan T. Martinez (R)
+ Sen. Heather Berghmans (D)
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D)

Yes
HB58 💲 Mental Health Programs in Schools Funding
Sponsors: HB58

Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
 district 28 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Yanira Gurrola

Yes
HB42 💲 Medicaid Waiver Reimbursement Rate Increases
Sponsors: HB42

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

Yes
HB55 💲 Medicaid for Personal Care Services
Sponsors: HB55

Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
 district 28 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez

Yes
HB40 💲 Universal Adult Changing Stations
Sponsors: HB40

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Rep. Alan T. Martinez (R)
+ Rep. Charlotte Little (D)
+ Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)

Yes
2025-01-30 HB36 💲 Board of Optometry Powers And Duties
Sponsors: HB36

Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D)
 district 15 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Luis M. Terrazas (R)
+ Rep. Javier Martínez (D)
+ Rep. John Block (R)

Excused
2025-01-31 HB46 💲 Real Property From Health Related Equipment
Sponsors: HB46

Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
 district 26 , Bernalillo

Yes
*HB82 💲 Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
Sponsors: HB82

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
+ Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)
+ Rep. Nicole Chavez (R)

Yes
CS/  HB81 💲 Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact
Sponsors: HB81

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
+ Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)

Yes
HB74 💲 Firefighter And EMS Provider Peer Support Act
Sponsors: HB74

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Rep. Pamelya Herndon

Yes
CS/  HB76 💲 Congenital Heart Disease Tests for Infants
Sponsors: HB76

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo

Yes
CS/  HB79 💲 Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Compact
Sponsors: HB79

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
+ Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)

Yes
HB77 💲 Annual Federal Snap State Outreach Plans
Sponsors: HB77

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo

Yes
2025-02-03 HB115 💲 Residential Treatment Services Funding
Sponsors: HB115

Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary (D)
 district 37 , Doña Ana

Yes
HB53 💲 Reimbursement for Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Sponsors: HB53

Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
 district 28 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
+ Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D)

Yes
HB117 💲 Death Certificate by Physician Assistant
Sponsors: HB117

Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary (D)
 district 37 , Doña Ana
+ Rep. Luis M. Terrazas (R)
+ Sen. Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (D)
+ Rep. Cynthia Borrego (D)

Yes
HB72 💲 Nursing Staff-to-Patient Ratios in Hospitals
Sponsors: HB72

Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
 district 26 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Katy Duhigg
+ Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson
+ Rep. Reena Szczepanski

Yes
2025-02-05 HB116 💲 Boarding for Certain Health Discharges
Sponsors: HB116

Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary (D)
 district 37 , Doña Ana

Yes
CS/  *HB70 💲 Behavioral Health Medicaid Waiver Act
Sponsors: HB70

Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
 district 48 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Meredith A. Dixon
+ Rep. Reena Szczepanski
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil

Yes
HB15 💲 Health Care Strategic Recruitment Program
Sponsors: HB15

Rep. Marianna Anaya (D)
 district 18 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Katy Duhigg (D)
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
+ Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
+ Rep. D. Wonda Johnson (D)

Yes
CS/  HB78 💲 Prohibit Discrimination Against 340b Entities
Sponsors: HB78

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics

Yes
HB80 💲 Personal Insurance Credit Info Act Changes
Sponsors: HB80

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics

Yes
2025-02-06 HB106 💲 DWI Blood Testing
Sponsors: HB106

Rep. Andrea Reeb (R)
 district 64 , Chaves, Curry & Roosevelt

Yes
2025-02-07 HB131 💲 Caregiver Background Checks
Sponsors: HB131

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates

Yes
HB119 💲 Contract Adjustments Under Procurement Code
Sponsors: HB119

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval

Yes
HB152 💲 Medically Assisted Treatment for Juveniles
Sponsors: HB152

Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
 district 26 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Marianna Anaya

Yes
2025-02-10 HB174 💲 Pharmacy Reimbursement for Certain Plans
Sponsors: HB174

Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)
 district 49 , Catron, Sierra, Socorro & Valencia
+ Sen. Pat Woods (R)
+ Sen. Pete Campos (D)

Yes
HB186 💲 State-Administered Health Coverage Plan
Sponsors: HB186

Rep. Reena Szczepanski (D)
 district 47 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Marianna Anaya
+ Sen. Leo Jaramillo
+ Rep. Yanira Gurrola
+ Rep. Cristina Parajón

Yes
*HB138 💲 Hospital Patient Safety Act
Sponsors: HB138

Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)
 district 44 , Bernalillo & Sandoval
+ Sen. Leo Jaramillo
+ Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero
+ Rep. Cynthia Borrego
+ Rep. Anita Gonzales

Yes
HB151 💲 Menstrual Products in Ed. Institutions
Sponsors: HB151

Rep. Marianna Anaya (D)
 district 18 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Michelle Paulene Abeyta

Yes
2025-02-12 HB171 💲 Pharmacy Custodial Care Facilities
Sponsors: HB171

Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
 district 32 , Doña Ana, Hidalgo & Luna
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
+ Rep. Cathrynn N. Brown (R)

Excused
HB217 💲 Counseling Compact
Sponsors: HB217

Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
 district 28 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Antonio Maestas (D)
+ Rep. Cathrynn N. Brown (R)
+ Rep. D. Wonda Johnson (D)

Yes
HB214 💲 Doula Credentialing & Access Act
Sponsors: HB214

Rep. Doreen Y. Gallegos (D)
 district 52 , Doña Ana
+ Sen. Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics
+ Rep. Janelle Anyanonu
+ Rep. Sarah Silva
+ Rep. Reena Szczepanski

Yes
CS/  HB35 💲 Children's Health Protection Zones
Sponsors: HB35

Rep. Debra M. Sariñana (D)
 district 21 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary

Yes
HB178 💲 Nursing Practice Changes
Sponsors: HB178

Rep. Doreen Y. Gallegos (D)
 district 52 , Doña Ana
+ Rep. Pamelya Herndon
+ Rep. D. Wonda Johnson
+ Rep. Janelle Anyanonu
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil

Excused
2025-02-14 HB230 💲 Cannabis Testing Certain Employees
Sponsors: HB230

Rep. Reena Szczepanski (D)
 district 47 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson

Yes
HB243 💲 Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Sponsors: HB243

Rep. Marian Matthews (D)
 district 27 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)

Yes
HB7 💲 Children's Future Act & Fund
Sponsors: HB7

Rep. Linda Serrato (D)
 district 45 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Javier Martínez
+ Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero

Yes
HB233 💲 Diabetic Foot Ulcer Equipment Coverage
Sponsors: HB233

Rep. Joshua N. Hernandez (R)
 district 60 , Sandoval
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
+ Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates (D)

Yes
HB263 💲 Hospital Price Transparency Act
Sponsors: HB263

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Marianna Anaya
+ Rep. Sarah Silva
+ Rep. Reena Szczepanski
+ Rep. Anita Gonzales

Yes
CS/  HB95 💲 Coverage for Fertility Preservation Services
Sponsors: HB95

Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
 district 28 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Katy Duhigg
+ Rep. Yanira Gurrola
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates
+ Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez

Yes
HB196 💲 Behavioral Health & Child Care Funding
Sponsors: HB196

Rep. Joy Garratt (D)
 district 29 , Bernalillo

Yes
HB242 💲 Psychology Interjurisdictional Act
Sponsors: HB242

Rep. Marian Matthews (D)
 district 27 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)

Yes
HB207 💲 Adopting a Child Tax Credit
Sponsors: HB207

Rep. Rebecca Dow (R)
 district 38 , Doña Ana, Sierra & Socorro
+ Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
+ Rep. Harlan Vincent (R)

No
2025-02-17 HB341 💲 CYFD Foster Parent ID Cards
Sponsors: HB341

Rep. Andrea Reeb (R)
 district 64 , Chaves, Curry & Roosevelt
+ Rep. Nicole Chavez
+ Rep. Rebecca Dow
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones

Excused
HB329 💲 Behavioral Health Purchasing Collaborative
Sponsors: HB329

Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
 district 48 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson
+ Rep. Meredith A. Dixon

Excused
HB269 💲 Health Care Authority Visit Verification
Sponsors: HB269

Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)
 district 49 , Catron, Sierra, Socorro & Valencia
+ Rep. Rebecca Dow

Yes
2025-02-19 HB345 💲 Foster Care Behavioral Health Assessment
Sponsors: HB345

Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)
 district 49 , Catron, Sierra, Socorro & Valencia
+ Rep. Nicole Chavez
+ Rep. Rebecca Dow

Yes
CS/  SB3 💲 Behavioral Health Reform & Investment Act
Sponsors: SB3

Sen. Peter Wirth (D)
 district 25 , Santa Fe
+ Sen. Mimi Stewart (D)
+ Sen. William E. Sharer (R)
+ Sen. Jay C. Block (R)
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D)

Yes
HB417 💲 Liquor Tax Changes & Programs
Sponsors: HB417

Rep. Micaela Lara Cadena (D)
 district 33 , Doña Ana
+ Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary
+ Rep. Cristina Parajón
+ Sen. Shannon D. Pinto
+ Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez

Yes
2025-02-21 HB354 💲 Community Criminal Justice Division Project
Sponsors: HB354

Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
 district 48 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil

Yes
HB5 💲 Office of Child Advocate Act
Sponsors: HB5

Rep. Michelle Paulene Abeyta (D)
 district 69 , Bernalillo, McKinley, Valencia, San Juan, Socorro & Cibola
+ Rep. Javier Martínez (D)
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D)
+ Rep. Reena Szczepanski (D)
+ Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)

Yes
HJR5 💲 CYFD Commission, CA
Sponsors: HJR5

Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
 district 26 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Javier Martínez
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson
+ Rep. Pamelya Herndon

Yes
HB357 💲 Mi Via Waiver Pgm. Provider Gross Receipts
Sponsors: HB357

Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
 district 48 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates

Yes
HB366 💲 Veterinarian as Health Practitioner
Sponsors: HB366

Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)
 district 49 , Catron, Sierra, Socorro & Valencia
+ Sen. Linda M. Trujillo (D)

Yes
HB355 💲 Overdose Prevention Program
Sponsors: HB355

Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
 district 48 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil

Yes
2025-02-24 HB393 💲 Recruit & Retain Health Providers
Sponsors: HB393

Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
 district 48 , Santa Fe

Yes
HB430 💲 Health Data Privacy Act
Sponsors: HB430

Rep. Debra M. Sariñana (D)
 district 21 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Marianna Anaya
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson
+ Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary

Yes
HB389 💲 State Health Data Utility
Sponsors: HB389

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Debra M. Sariñana

Yes
*HB303 💲 Exposure to Certain Drugs as Child Abuse
Sponsors: HB303

Rep. Rebecca Dow (R)
 district 38 , Doña Ana, Sierra & Socorro
+ Rep. Gail Armstrong
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones
+ Rep. Alan T. Martinez

Yes
HB370 💲 Health Care Professionals Credentialing
Sponsors: HB370

Rep. Doreen Y. Gallegos (D)
 district 52 , Doña Ana
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D)
+ Rep. Joshua N. Hernandez (R)

Yes
HB373 💲 Revised Uniform Parentage Act
Sponsors: HB373

Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
 district 28 , Bernalillo

Yes
HB364 💲 Federal Benefits for CYFD Custody
Sponsors: HB364

Rep. Marianna Anaya (D)
 district 18 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Heather Berghmans

Yes
2025-02-26 HB407 💲 Shaken Baby Syndrome Education
Sponsors: HB407

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
 district 24 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Michelle Paulene Abeyta
+ Rep. Yanira Gurrola
+ Rep. Debra M. Sariñana
+ Rep. Anita Gonzales

Yes
CS/  HB344 💲 Healthcare Equipment Gross Receipts
Sponsors: HB344

Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D)
 district 15 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Meredith A. Dixon (D)
+ Rep. Nicole Chavez (R)
+ Rep. Marianna Anaya (D)

Yes
CS/  HB343 💲 CYFD Plans of Safe Care for Certain Children
Sponsors: HB343

Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)
 district 49 , Catron, Sierra, Socorro & Valencia
+ Rep. Meredith A. Dixon (D)
+ Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
+ Rep. Rebecca Dow (R)

Yes
HB413 💲 Physician Assistant Licensure Compact
Sponsors: HB413

Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)
 district 49 , Catron, Sierra, Socorro & Valencia
+ Rep. Harlan Vincent (R)
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D)

Yes
HB404 💲 Social Services Monetary Stipend Project
Sponsors: HB404

Rep. Art De La Cruz (D)
 district 12 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Michael Padilla
+ Rep. Kathleen Cates

Yes
CS/  HB402 💲 Health Insurance Provider Info Loading
Sponsors: HB402

Rep. Joshua N. Hernandez (R)
 district 60 , Sandoval

Yes
2025-02-28 SB6 💲 Fostering Connections Pgm Eligibility
Sponsors: SB6

Sen. Michael Padilla (D)
 district 14 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)
+ Rep. Rebecca Dow (R)

Yes
HB441 💲 Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact
Sponsors: HB441

Rep. Gail Armstrong (R)
 district 49 , Catron, Sierra, Socorro & Valencia
+ Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D)
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)
+ Rep. Rebecca Dow (R)
+ Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D)

Yes
HB408 💲 CYFD Community-Based Foster Care Studies
Sponsors: HB408

Rep. Nicole Chavez (R)
 district 31 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Meredith A. Dixon (D)
+ Rep. Eleanor Chávez (D)

Yes
HB461 💲 Prior Authorization Process Exemptions
Sponsors: HB461

Rep. Doreen Y. Gallegos (D)
 district 52 , Doña Ana
+ Rep. Meredith A. Dixon
+ Rep. Linda Serrato
+ Rep. Cristina Parajón
+ Sen. Martin Hickey

Yes
HB439 💲 Public Safety Telecommunicator Cpr Training
Sponsors: HB439

Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
 district 48 , Santa Fe

Yes
HB420 💲 Housing Stabilization Program
Sponsors: HB420

Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
 district 28 , Bernalillo

Yes
2025-03-03 HB465 💲 Protections for Safe Harbor Nurses
Sponsors: HB465

Rep. E. Diane Torres-Velásquez (D)
 district 30 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (D)
+ Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
+ Rep. Jenifer Jones (R)

Yes
HB503 💲 Domestic Relations Mediation Program
Sponsors: HB503

Rep. Tara L. Lujan (D)
 district 48 , Santa Fe
+ Rep. Pamelya Herndon

Yes
HB437 💲 Foster Care Organization Tax Credit
Sponsors: HB437

Rep. Mark Duncan (R)
 district 2 , San Juan
+ Rep. Stefani Lord
+ Rep. Jonathan A. Henry
+ Rep. Cathrynn N. Brown

Yes
2025-03-05 HM15   People Exposed to Radiation
Sponsors: HM15

Rep. Joseph Franklin Hernandez (D)
 district 4 , San Juan
+ Rep. Derrick J. Lente
+ Rep. D. Wonda Johnson
+ Rep. Patricia A. Lundstrom
+ Rep. Michelle Paulene Abeyta

Yes
SB283 💲 CYFD & Use of Federal Benefits
Sponsors: SB283

Sen. Heather Berghmans (D)
 district 15 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Crystal Brantley (R)
+ Sen. Katy Duhigg (D)
+ Sen. Nicole Tobiassen (R)
+ Rep. Marianna Anaya (D)

Yes
HB517 💲 Free Condoms for Certain Students
Sponsors: HB517

Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D)
 district 28 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Martin Hickey

Yes
HB513 💲 Organ Donor Public Assistance & Registry
Sponsors: HB513

Rep. Catherine J. Cullen (R)
 district 57 , Sandoval

Yes
HB505 💲 Opioid Use Disorder Drug Stocks
Sponsors: HB505

Rep. Cristina Parajón (D)
 district 25 , Bernalillo
+ Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez

Yes
HB347 💲 Behavioral Health Program Financial Aid
Sponsors: HB347

Rep. Kristina Ortez (D)
 district 42 , Taos

Yes
HB527 💲 Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis Costs
Sponsors: HB527

Rep. Cristina Parajón (D)
 district 25 , Bernalillo

Yes
2025-03-07 SB417 💲 Confirmatory Adoptions
Sponsors: SB417

Sen. Mimi Stewart (D)
 district 17 , Bernalillo
+ Rep. Marianna Anaya
+ Sen. Leo Jaramillo
+ Sen. Carrie Hamblen
+ Rep. Reena Szczepanski

Excused
HB542 💲 Childbirth Income Tax Credit
Sponsors: HB542

Rep. John Block (R)
 district 51 , Otero
+ Rep. Angelita Mejia
+ Rep. Rebecca Dow

Excused


This table shows a chronological list of updates for this legislator: office/phone/email updates, bills sponsored, committee role changes. It is probably way more than you want to know.

Jan 22 sponsored: SB16 Non-Major Party Voters in Primary Elections
Jan 23 office: '' -> '203CN'
office_phone: '' -> '986-4254'
district_legislative_aide: '' -> 'Rene Thompson '
district_legislative_aide_email: '' -> 'rene.thompson@nmlegis.gov '
district_legislative_aide_phone: '' -> '505-946-5644 '
district_legislative_aide: 'Rene Thompson ' -> 'Rene Thompson'
district_legislative_aide_email: 'rene.thompson@nmlegis.gov ' -> 'rene.thompson@nmlegis.gov'
district_legislative_aide_phone: '505-946-5644 ' -> '505-946-5644'
Jan 24 office: '203CN' -> '413F'
office_phone: '986-4254' -> '986-4432'
Jan 25 session_secretary_email: '' -> 'House Session Secretary List'
Jan 28 sponsored: HB138 Hospital Patient Safety Act
sponsored: HB139 IPRA Changes
sponsored: HB142 County Commission Tax Rebate Hearings
Jan 29 sponsored: HB192 Digital Trunked Radio System Subscriber Fees
sponsored: HB211 Solar Market Tax Credit Changes
sponsored: HB212 Per & Poly-Flouroalkyl Protection Act
sponsored: HB213 School Solar Tax Credits
sponsored: SB103 Report on Direct Care Workforce
Jan 30 sponsored: HB74 Firefighter And EMS Provider Peer Support Act
Jan 31 sponsored: HB68 One-to-One Apprentice to Journeyman Ratios
sponsored: HB95 Coverage for Fertility Preservation Services
sponsored: HB233 Diabetic Foot Ulcer Equipment Coverage
Feb 3 sponsored: HJR11 Change Anti-Donation Clause, CA
Feb 5 sponsored: HB290 Vibrant Communities Act
sponsored: HB294 Taxation of Certain Agricultural Land
Feb 6 sponsored: HB131 Caregiver Background Checks
Feb 7 sponsored: SB210 Max Penalty for Water Law Violation
Feb 11 sponsored: HB375 Graduate Behavioral Health Scholarship Act
Feb 12 sponsored: HM23 "Excellence in Rio Rancho Day"
Feb 14 sponsored: HB8 Criminal Competency & Treatment
Feb 18 sponsored: HB459 Pollinator Research
Feb 20 sponsored: HB482 Community Water System Assistance Project
sponsored: HB502 Acequia & Water Rights as Material Facts
Feb 21 sponsored: HB357 Mi Via Waiver Pgm. Provider Gross Receipts
sponsored: HM28 "Irish-American Day"
Feb 26 office_phone: '986-4432' -> '505-986-4432'
sponsored: HB404 Social Services Monetary Stipend Project
Feb 27 sponsored: SJR9 Independent Redistricting Commission, CA
Legislators: Democratic sponsorship Republican sponsorship Bipartisan sponsorship This indicates your legislator
(Highlights bills they sponsor, committees they sit in)
Bill Rows: Active -- hearings scheduled (NN) - sequence number in agenda Inactive -- no hearings scheduled
Bill Progress: Passed Failed Vote Tabled
Incomplete Data: Heard(?)
(was scheduled for hearing recently)		 Heard Long Ago
(was scheduled for hearing many days ago)		 (There is very little I can do about these because nmlegis.gov does not report real-time results)

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