In addition to the bills signed, above, the Governor will hold a signing event April 8, 2025, when Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will join state legislators at the State Capitol to sign four bills related to the implementation of the 50-Year Water Action Plan and PFAS environmental controls.


Governor Lujan Grisham

Governor Lujan Grisham signs 60 bills into law

Other notable bills include legislation allowing non-major party voters to participate in primary elections (SB 16), increasing transparency in healthcare transactions (HB 586), and improving emergency response capabilities for search and rescue operations (SB 353). 

Source: Office of the Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Photo of Previous Signing Event: Courtesy

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed 60 bills into law, addressing a wide range of priorities including healthcare access, public safety, economic development, elections and education. 

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Legislation Lujan Grisham signed today will: 

  • Strengthen public safety through measures like the Turquoise Alert System (SB 41) and enhance DNA collection for certain offenders (HB 340). 
  • Support economic development through the Strategic Economic Development Site Readiness program (SB 169)  
  • Expand educational opportunities with the Community School Fund & Framework (SB 387), Public Education Reform Fund Uses (SB 201), and Broadband for Education (SB 401). 
  • Enhance healthcare access by ensuring coverage for diabetic foot ulcer equipment (HB 233) and improving pharmacy reimbursement plans (HB 174). 
  • Protect natural resources under the Wildfire Prepared Act (SB 33). 

Other notable bills include legislation allowing non-major party voters to participate in primary elections (SB 16), increasing transparency in healthcare transactions (HB 586), and improving emergency response capabilities for search and rescue operations (SB 353). 

A complete list of bills signed by the governor is below: 

HB 041 Public Project Fund Appropriations 
HB 071 Early Childhood Ed & Care Fund Transfers 
HB 099 Nonrepairable Vehicle Certificates 
HB 101 Firearm At Polling Place for Law Enforcement 
HB 102 Violent Felonies for Meritorious Deduction 
HB 131 Caregiver Background Checks 
HB 159 Energy Project Siting & Military Bases 
HB 167 Higher Ed. Payment for Certain Tests 
HB 174 Pharmacy Reimbursement for Certain Plans 
HB 192 Digital Trunked Radio System Subscriber Fees 
HB 206 NMFA Water Project Fund Projects 
HB 233 Diabetic Foot Ulcer Equipment Coverage 
HB 244 Magistrate Judge Minimum Age 
HB 251 Ed. Retirement Beneficiary Changes 
HB 281 Hair Braiding Licensure 
HB 298 Local Government Official Changes 
HB 323 Engineer Licensure 
HB 340 DNA Of Certain Offenders in Codis 
HB 357 Mi Via Waiver Program Provider Gross Receipts 
HB 361 EMNRD Conversion of Certain Wells 
HB 402 Health Insurance Provider Info Loading 
HB 431 Appointment Of Watershed Boards 
HB 439 Public Safety Telecommunicator CPR Training 
HB 458 Carbon Dioxide Storage Stewardship Act 
HB 553 Timber Grading Act 
HB 586 Review Of Certain Healthcare Transactions 
HB 618 Clarify DoIT Role on Agency Projects 
SB 007 Storm Water Service as Municipal Utility 
SB 008 Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program 
SB 016 Non-Major Party Voters in Primary Elections 
SB 033 Wildfire Prepared Act 
SB 037 Strategic Water Reserve Fund 
SB 039 Add Classes to Prior Authorization Drugs 
SB 041 Turquoise Alert System 
SB 053 Prescribing Psychologist Psychotropics 
SB 057 Medical Provider Patient IPRA Info 
SB 066 Criminal Offender Employment Exemptions 
SB 072 Nonprofit Condo Assoc. Remote Business 
SB 083 Innovation in State Government Fund 
SB 100 Indebtedness Limit of Arroyo Flood Control 
SB 101 Increase Certain Livestock Fees 
SB 113 Board & Commission Sunset Dates 
SB 115 Public Project Revolving Fund Projects 
SB 127 Movie Exemption from Barber & Cosmetic Act 
SB 155 Determination of Embezzlement Penalty 
SB 169 Strategic Economic Development Site Readiness 
SB 170 NMFA Definitions, Funds & Rates 
SB 201 Public Ed. Reform Fund Uses 
SB 219 Medical Psilocybin Act 
SB 236 Look Twice for Motorcycle License Plate 
SB 252 Social Work Telehealth Services 
SB 274 Board of Finance Approval for Land Sales 
SB 353 Search & Rescue Emergency Responses 
SB 364 Law Enforcement Qualifications 
SB 375 Probation & Parole Changes 
SB 376 State Employee Health Benefit Contributions 
SB 387 Community School Fund & Framework 
SB 401 Broadband for Education 
SB 481 State Fairgrounds District Act 
SB 535 Public Peace, Health, Safety & Welfare State Fees & Funds 

In addition to the bills signed, above, the Governor will hold a signing event April 8, 2025, when Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will join state legislators at the State Capitol to sign four bills related to the implementation of the 50-Year Water Action Plan and PFAS environmental controls.

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