Public Education Changes
State of New MexicoNew Mexico- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Feb 25, 2026
- 260 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
NM HB 253 · PassedFeb 25
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor - Chapter 8 - Feb. 25 · Feb 25, 2026
Sponsors
JGJoy GarrattRepresentative · Democrat · HD-029Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
WSWilliam SoulesSenator · Democrat · SD-037
SHSusan HerreraRepresentative · Democrat · HD-041
Bill history
Newest first.
Feb 25, 2026Signed by Governor - Chapter 8 - Feb. 25House
Feb 19, 2026House has concurred with Senate AmendmentsHouse
Feb 18, 2026Passed in the Senate - Y:39 N:0Senate
Feb 18, 2026Senate Floor AmendmentSenate
Feb 18, 2026Motion to reconsider adoptedSenate
Feb 18, 2026Passed in the Senate - Y:26 N:15Senate
Feb 16, 2026SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendationSenate
Feb 15, 2026Sent to SEC - Referrals: SECSenate
Show 4 earlier actions
Feb 14, 2026Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:69 N:0House
Feb 14, 2026HAFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)House
Feb 9, 2026HEC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee SubstitutionHouse
Jan 30, 2026Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC/HAFCHouse
Recorded votes
House Final PassageFeb 14, 2026 · House · 69 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Final PassageFeb 18, 2026 · Senate · 26 yea · 15 nayPassedPassed
Senate Final PassageFeb 18, 2026 · Senate · 39 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
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