- 2026 Legislative Priorities
- Endorsed Candidates TBA
- Legislative Report Card TBA
Bill Tracker Table
- PP: Position Paper
- LoS: Letter of Support
During the 2026 Legislative Session, the Bill Tracker below provides information about the progress of veteran-related legislation being followed by the CVA.Ā
To learn more about all bills and read them in full, you can find them by bill number on the New Mexico Legislature Site. Ā
| Bill | Short Title | Description | Sponsor | PP | LoS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 0029 | Military Base Impact Funding | Appropriation of $8 million to fund the Military Base Impact Fund | SariƱana | ||
| HB 0050 | Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact | Enacts a social worker compact | Herndon, Silva | ||
| HB 0056 | Veteran Behavioral Health Services | Makes a $1 million appropriation to DVS to assist veterans and their families in identifying and accessing behavioral health care services. | A. Martinez | ||
| HB 0102 | Legislative Compensation | Implementing legislation for the constitutional amendment proposed by HJR 5; provides for compensating legislators for their service and provides for an opt-out. | Parajon | ||
| HB TBA | Alcohol Harms Alleviation | Will raise excise tax and introduce a surtax on package alcohol sales to be directed at alcohol harms prevention. | probably Ferrary, Parajon / Sedillo Lopez, Pinto | ||
| HJR 0005 | Legislative Compensation, CA | Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow legilators to be compensated for their service. The constitutional amendment would be enacted if voted for by a majority of voters in the 2028 general election. | Parajon | ||
| 232525.8 / SB TBA | Physician Compact Act | Enacts the physician compact in NM | Trujillo, Tobiassen | ||
| 232745.1 / SB TBA | Military Child Abuse Domestic Violence Act | Requires notification of a military facility if a military member is involved in an allegation of child abuse or neglect or an allegation of domestic violence | Sedillo Lopez |
| Legislative Priorities |
|---|
| Expansion of NM Dept of Veterans Services Case Workers |
| Professional Compacts |
| Eliminating Veteran Homelessness and Hopelessness |
| Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Share with Military Installation |
| Alleviation of Harm Caused by Alcohol |
| Expanded Behavioral Health Services in Rural Communities |
| Paid Legislators and Staff, Longer Sessions |
| Welcoming Military Families |