New Mexico 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 261 — EXPAND UNLAWFUL TAKING OF BIG GAME

Last action — DO PASS committee report adopted

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the definition of unlawful taking of big game to include javelinas, bears, and cougars.

  • Section 17-2-8 NMSA 1978

    javelina, → javelina, bear, cougar,

    Adds bears and cougars to the list of big game animals that can be unlawfully taken.

  • Section 17-2-8 NMSA 1978

    big game. → big game and waste of game.--

    Specifies that the section addresses both unlawful taking of big game and the waste of game.

Action History

  1. DO PASS committee report adopted

  2. Sent to House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee & House Judiciary Committee

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 261?
HB 261 is sponsored by Schmedes, Gregg, Kristina Ortez (Democrat), and D. Wonda Johnson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 261?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 261?
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