PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts, or supplemental information shall be submitted to HEC@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours in advance before the committee hearing."

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts, or supplemental information shall be submitted to HHHC@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours in advance before the committee hearing."

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts or supplemental information shall be submitted to HAFC@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours in advance before the committee hearing."

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts, or supplemental information shall be submitted to HCEDC@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours in advance before the committee hearing."

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts, or supplemental information shall be submitted to HJC@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours before the committee hearing."

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts or supplemental information shall be submitted to HAFC@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours in advance before the committee hearing."

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts, or supplemental information shall be submitted to HEC@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours in advance before the committee hearing."

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts, or supplemental information shall be submitted to HTRC@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours in advance before the committee hearing."

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts or supplemental information shall be submitted to HAFC@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours in advance before the committee hearing."

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts, or supplemental information shall be submitted to HJC@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours before the committee hearing."

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts or supplemental information shall be submitted to HAFC@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours in advance before the committee hearing."

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

"Any . . . handouts or supplemental information shall be submitted to hrdlc@nmlegis.gov at least 24 hours before the committee hearing." 

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

For public participation and to register for the Zoom Webinar send email to SRC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov. 

SENATE RULES COMMITTEE PROCEDURES 2025 

The following procedures have been established to allow for efficiency and due diligence in regard to how the Rules Committee will be conducted and how bills and confirmations will be heard. These procedures may be updated so individuals coming before SRC are encouraged to check them throughout the legislative session. 

1. Start time and Subcommittee: SRC begins at 9am unless otherwise announced by the Chair. If a quorum is not present at the start time, SRC will hear the matters on the agenda as a Subcommittee, and official action will be taken once a quorum is present. 

2. Lengthy Amendments and Committee Substitutes: To give SRC members and analysts sufficient time to review legislation, bill sponsors shall submit lengthy amendments and proposed committee substitute bills to SRC at least 24 hours in advance of a hearing. Lengthy amendments and proposed committee substitute bills should be emailed to SRC.comm1@nmlegis.gov. 

Public Comment and Rules for Debate 

To best manage the presentation and debate of legislation and conferees, including by remote and video conferencing, the following procedures are adopted for SRC except as otherwise modified. 

1. Emailed Public Comments: To ensure everyone has a full opportunity to express an opinion on legislation and conferees under consideration, we have an established SRC mailbox, where written comments of up to 300 words may be emailed in advance of an SRC meeting. Comments should be emailed to SRC.zoom@nmlegis.gov. Committee members will be provided with these comments prior to committee hearings. 

2. Sponsor and Proponent Advocacy: Bill sponsors, and their experts or proponents, shall have a total of 20 minutes to present the bill. Sponsors are encouraged to use 10 minutes to present the bill and 10 minutes for organized support or public comment as coordinated by the sponsor. However, sponsors have the option to use their total of 20 minutes as they choose. Sponsors shall organize their presentation with as many experts or speakers as they wish. Sponsors shall identify their speakers and the order of speaking in writing to the SRC Committee Secretary at least 1 hour in advance of the scheduled hearing by sending an email to SRC.zoom@nmlegis.gov. 

Persons wishing to speak in support of legislation shall coordinate with the sponsors. The sponsors shall designate those who will speak and shall limit or interrupt their own speakers as necessary to meet time constraints. Sponsors may also reserve any part of their time for a rebuttal after any opposition. 

3. Organized Opposition: SRC recommends opponents of legislation organize and designate a spokesperson to coordinate one or more speakers in opposition. A coordinated opposition shall have up to 15 minutes for opposition with or without experts. The names and order of persons to be recognized for an organized opposition, and any exhibits or proposed amendments, shall be submitted to the SRC Committee Secretary at least 1 hour in advance of the scheduled hearing by sending an email to SRC.zoom@nmlegis.gov. 

If no opposition presentation is organized or coordinated behind a designated spokesperson, then up to 10 minutes of opposition may be heard with each speaker limited to 1 minute each. Persons wishing to speak in opposition shall sign-in to do so with the SRC Committee Secretary at least 1 hour before the scheduled committee meeting. 

4. Additional Comment: Individuals intending to comment on a bill that are not part of organized support by sponsors or organized opposition will be permitted to speak if time allows. Those wishing to give additional comment are highly encouraged to sign up at least 24 hours in advance by sending an email SRC.zoom@nmlegis.gov that includes the individual’s name, the matter they wish to speak on, whether they will appear in person or remotely, and whether they wish to speak in support or opposition. Individuals who sign up in advance will have priority to speak within allotted time, if time permits. 

5. Recognition of supporting/opposing organizations: Any organization or lobbyist may ask to have the name of their organization or client associated with either support or opposition to a bill. The sign-in for this input shall be received up to 1 hour before SRC scheduled start time at SRC.zoom@nmlegis.gov. The names of organizations, lobbyists, and their support or opposition will be read during the committee hearing 

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

For public participation and to register for the Zoom Webinar send email to SFC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov. 

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

For public participation and to register for the Zoom Webinar send email to SHPAC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov. 

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

For public participation and to register for the Zoom Webinar send email to SJC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov. Include bill number, proponent or opponent [(must pick one, even if haven't taken position),] and if you will be attending in person or via zoom.

2025 SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE PROCEDURES 

To best manage the presentation and debate of legislation the Senate Judiciary Committee shall follow these procedures except when otherwise modified for specific legislation: 

1. Emailed Public Comments.  Given limited time constraints, and yet to assure a reasonable opportunity to receive public opinion on legislation, a SJC mailbox is established to receive written public comments up to 300 words in advance of SJC meetings.  In contrast to spoken comments during hearings, emailed public statements assist committee members and staff attorneys to better identify issues in advance and prepare SJC amendments.  This procedure also avoids having the Chairman arbitrarily select from among those who wish to speak.  Public comments should be emailed to SJC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov.  Committee members will be encouraged to review these public comments prior to committee hearings. 

2. Sponsor/Proponents.  Legislation sponsors, their experts and proponents,  shall have a total of 15 minutes to present and advocate for the proposed legislation. Sponsors may reserve any part of their 15 minutes for a rebuttal after opposition to the legislation.  Sponsors shall organize their presentation with as many experts or other speakers they wish within these time constraints.   The sponsors shall designate those to speak, the order of speakers, and shall limit and interrupt their own speakers as necessary to meet the total time constraints. Persons wishing to speak in support of legislation shall coordinate with the legislative sponsors.  Sponsors shall deliver to the SJC Secretary a list in writing and identifying their speakers in the order of speaking. At least 1 hour in advance of the scheduled committee start.  The SJC staff can then anticipate any speakers appearing by remote video and coordinate any exhibits and proposed amendments. 

3. Coordinated Opposition.  SJC recommends opponents of legislation organize behind a designated spokesperson to coordinate one or more speakers or experts in opposition.  A coordinated presentation of opposition allows a more thorough opportunity to identify complex issues in depth, encourages opponents to organize, and avoids redundancy. Whenever a coordinated opposition exists a list of persons to be recognized, in order, and any exhibits or proposed amendments, shall be submitted in writing to the SJC Secretary at least 1 hour before the scheduled committee start.  A coordinated opposition shall have up to 15 minutes total for opposition including any experts.  A designated spokesperson shall coordinate and manage the time of all speakers in opposition. If no designated spokesperson and no coordinated opposition is timely identified, the Chair will allow up to 10 minutes of opposition comments with each speaker limited to 1 minute.  Persons wishing to speak in opposition to legislation shall sign-in with the SJC Secretary at least 1 hour before the scheduled committee start. 

4. Rebuttal by sponsor.  After hearing opposition sponsors who reserved any part of their time may rebut opposition up to that reserved time. 

5. Recognition of supporting/opposing organizations. Any lobbyist, or other agency may ask to have the name of their client or organization read in with either support or opposition of the legislation.  The sign-in for this input shall be received in writing up to 1 hour before the SJC scheduled committee start time. 

6. Forms.  To facilitate these procedures, forms and sign-in lists are available in the SJC Offfice. 

To view public comments please click the following link: https://nmlegis.sharefile.com/public/share/web-s842695884f1f4c8aba1a5bb850ff0ae8 

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

For public participation and to register for the Zoom Webinar send email to SFC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov. 

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

For public participation and to register for the Zoom Webinar, send email to STBTC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov. 

2025 SENATE TAX, BUSINESS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE PROCEDURES 

The following procedures have been established to allow for efficiency and due diligence in regard to how the Senate Tax, Business & Transportation Committee will be conducted and how bills and confirmations will be heard. These procedures may be updated so individuals coming before STBTC are encouraged to check them throughout the legislative session. 

1. Start time and Subcommittee: STBTC begins at 1:30 p.m. or 30 minutes after adjournment of the floor session.  The Chair will reaffirm the start time of the meeting during Committee announcements during the floor session.  If a quorum is not present at the start time, STBTC will hear the matters on the agenda as a Subcommittee, and official action will be taken once a quorum is present. 

2. Lengthy Amendments and Committee Substitutes: In order to give STBTC members and analysts sufficient time to review legislation, bill sponsors shall submit lengthy amendments and proposed committee substitute bills to STBTC at least 24 hours in advance of a hearing in order to allow time for thorough analysis by staff and committee members. This requirement is nonnegotiable.  

3. Double Dropped Bills: If both the House and Senate introduce identical bills during the same session, STBTC may only hear one of the two bills to best manage time and prevent repetitive agendas. Sponsors of double-dropped bills are encouraged to inform STBTC of which bill they would like heard.  

Public Comment and Rules for Debate 

To best manage the presentation and debate of legislation, including by Zoom, the following procedures are adopted for STBTC except as otherwise modified. 

1. Zoom Public Comments: To ensure everyone has a full opportunity to express an opinion on legislation under consideration, we have an established a STBTC Zoom protocol.  Once you send an email to STBTC.zoom@nmlegis.gov to register for public comment in advance of an STBTC meeting, you will receive instructions on the Chair’s preferred guidelines for participation.   

2. Recommendations from the Chair on Bill Presentation: Bill sponsors, and their experts or proponents, shall have a total of 20 minutes to present the bill. Sponsors are encouraged to use 10 minutes to present the bill and 10 minutes to organize support or public comment as coordinated by the sponsor.  However, sponsors have the option to use their total of 20 minutes as they choose. Sponsors may organize their presentation with as many experts or speakers as they wish. The Committee ViceChair will give you a 5-minute warning as you near the end of your time limit.   

IF there are any experts that will be participating in a bill debate via zoom, please inform the secretary by NOON of the day your bill is to be presented in committee. You can email the name(s) to: STBTC.comm1@nmlegis.gov.  The Committee Secretary will provide the Zoom link to you for your expert.  

It is helpful for you as a bill sponsor to work with your experts.  An expert who rambles and doesn’t directly answer the question may, in fact, hurt your bill defense.  Share with your expert that the best approach is to answer the questions as concisely as possible.  This also will help you stay within the time limit for your bill presentation.   

Following ALL public Testimony, the Chair will give the bill sponsor a chance to address any issues brought up by the public.  You will have 5 minutes to address those concerns.   

3. Public Testimony: The Chair will include public testimony in support and in opposition to your bill. IF there is a large number of the public in support or opposition of the legislation, the chair will choose a number of individuals to speak for both sides. The Chair will also apply this to individuals testifying on Zoom. For example, if there are 15 people for support and 10 for opposition, the number will be noted and the Chair will select 8 people to testify from both sides.  (That number is random and only used as part of this example.)   

The sponsor should coordinate with their supporters before the committee about who would be the most effective to speak.  This also applies to those in opposition.   

Depending on the number of individuals who wish to publicly testify, the Chair may impose a time limit on individual testimonies for both support and opposition.   

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

For public participation and to register for the Zoom Webinar send email to SJC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov. Include bill number, proponent or opponent [(must pick one, even if haven't taken position),] and if you will be attending in person or via zoom.

2025 SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE PROCEDURES 

To best manage the presentation and debate of legislation the Senate Judiciary Committee shall follow these procedures except when otherwise modified for specific legislation: 

1. Emailed Public Comments.  Given limited time constraints, and yet to assure a reasonable opportunity to receive public opinion on legislation, a SJC mailbox is established to receive written public comments up to 300 words in advance of SJC meetings.  In contrast to spoken comments during hearings, emailed public statements assist committee members and staff attorneys to better identify issues in advance and prepare SJC amendments.  This procedure also avoids having the Chairman arbitrarily select from among those who wish to speak.  Public comments should be emailed to SJC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov.  Committee members will be encouraged to review these public comments prior to committee hearings. 

2. Sponsor/Proponents.  Legislation sponsors, their experts and proponents,  shall have a total of 15 minutes to present and advocate for the proposed legislation. Sponsors may reserve any part of their 15 minutes for a rebuttal after opposition to the legislation.  Sponsors shall organize their presentation with as many experts or other speakers they wish within these time constraints.   The sponsors shall designate those to speak, the order of speakers, and shall limit and interrupt their own speakers as necessary to meet the total time constraints. Persons wishing to speak in support of legislation shall coordinate with the legislative sponsors.  Sponsors shall deliver to the SJC Secretary a list in writing and identifying their speakers in the order of speaking. At least 1 hour in advance of the scheduled committee start.  The SJC staff can then anticipate any speakers appearing by remote video and coordinate any exhibits and proposed amendments. 

3. Coordinated Opposition.  SJC recommends opponents of legislation organize behind a designated spokesperson to coordinate one or more speakers or experts in opposition.  A coordinated presentation of opposition allows a more thorough opportunity to identify complex issues in depth, encourages opponents to organize, and avoids redundancy. Whenever a coordinated opposition exists a list of persons to be recognized, in order, and any exhibits or proposed amendments, shall be submitted in writing to the SJC Secretary at least 1 hour before the scheduled committee start.  A coordinated opposition shall have up to 15 minutes total for opposition including any experts.  A designated spokesperson shall coordinate and manage the time of all speakers in opposition. If no designated spokesperson and no coordinated opposition is timely identified, the Chair will allow up to 10 minutes of opposition comments with each speaker limited to 1 minute.  Persons wishing to speak in opposition to legislation shall sign-in with the SJC Secretary at least 1 hour before the scheduled committee start. 

4. Rebuttal by sponsor.  After hearing opposition sponsors who reserved any part of their time may rebut opposition up to that reserved time. 

5. Recognition of supporting/opposing organizations. Any lobbyist, or other agency may ask to have the name of their client or organization read in with either support or opposition of the legislation.  The sign-in for this input shall be received in writing up to 1 hour before the SJC scheduled committee start time. 

6. Forms.  To facilitate these procedures, forms and sign-in lists are available in the SJC Offfice. 

To view public comments please click the following link: https://nmlegis.sharefile.com/public/share/web-s842695884f1f4c8aba1a5bb850ff0ae8 

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

For public participation and to register for the Zoom Webinar send email to SFC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov. 

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

For public participation and to register for the Zoom Webinar, send email to STBTC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov. 

2025 SENATE TAX, BUSINESS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE PROCEDURES 

The following procedures have been established to allow for efficiency and due diligence in regard to how the Senate Tax, Business & Transportation Committee will be conducted and how bills and confirmations will be heard. These procedures may be updated so individuals coming before STBTC are encouraged to check them throughout the legislative session. 

1. Start time and Subcommittee: STBTC begins at 1:30 p.m. or 30 minutes after adjournment of the floor session.  The Chair will reaffirm the start time of the meeting during Committee announcements during the floor session.  If a quorum is not present at the start time, STBTC will hear the matters on the agenda as a Subcommittee, and official action will be taken once a quorum is present. 

2. Lengthy Amendments and Committee Substitutes: In order to give STBTC members and analysts sufficient time to review legislation, bill sponsors shall submit lengthy amendments and proposed committee substitute bills to STBTC at least 24 hours in advance of a hearing in order to allow time for thorough analysis by staff and committee members. This requirement is nonnegotiable.  

3. Double Dropped Bills: If both the House and Senate introduce identical bills during the same session, STBTC may only hear one of the two bills to best manage time and prevent repetitive agendas. Sponsors of double-dropped bills are encouraged to inform STBTC of which bill they would like heard.  

Public Comment and Rules for Debate 

To best manage the presentation and debate of legislation, including by Zoom, the following procedures are adopted for STBTC except as otherwise modified. 

1. Zoom Public Comments: To ensure everyone has a full opportunity to express an opinion on legislation under consideration, we have an established a STBTC Zoom protocol.  Once you send an email to STBTC.zoom@nmlegis.gov to register for public comment in advance of an STBTC meeting, you will receive instructions on the Chair’s preferred guidelines for participation.   

2. Recommendations from the Chair on Bill Presentation: Bill sponsors, and their experts or proponents, shall have a total of 20 minutes to present the bill. Sponsors are encouraged to use 10 minutes to present the bill and 10 minutes to organize support or public comment as coordinated by the sponsor.  However, sponsors have the option to use their total of 20 minutes as they choose. Sponsors may organize their presentation with as many experts or speakers as they wish. The Committee ViceChair will give you a 5-minute warning as you near the end of your time limit.   

IF there are any experts that will be participating in a bill debate via zoom, please inform the secretary by NOON of the day your bill is to be presented in committee. You can email the name(s) to: STBTC.comm1@nmlegis.gov.  The Committee Secretary will provide the Zoom link to you for your expert.  

It is helpful for you as a bill sponsor to work with your experts.  An expert who rambles and doesn’t directly answer the question may, in fact, hurt your bill defense.  Share with your expert that the best approach is to answer the questions as concisely as possible.  This also will help you stay within the time limit for your bill presentation.   

Following ALL public Testimony, the Chair will give the bill sponsor a chance to address any issues brought up by the public.  You will have 5 minutes to address those concerns.   

3. Public Testimony: The Chair will include public testimony in support and in opposition to your bill. IF there is a large number of the public in support or opposition of the legislation, the chair will choose a number of individuals to speak for both sides. The Chair will also apply this to individuals testifying on Zoom. For example, if there are 15 people for support and 10 for opposition, the number will be noted and the Chair will select 8 people to testify from both sides.  (That number is random and only used as part of this example.)   

The sponsor should coordinate with their supporters before the committee about who would be the most effective to speak.  This also applies to those in opposition.   

Depending on the number of individuals who wish to publicly testify, the Chair may impose a time limit on individual testimonies for both support and opposition.