New Mexico 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HB 452 — CLARIFY RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 amends the Renewable Energy Act to clarify the calculation of renewable portfolio standards and ownership of renewable energy certificates.

  • Section 62-16-5

    unless otherwise agreed to in a contract approved by the commission;

    Contracts may specify different ownership of renewable energy certificates.

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    for the term of such contract,

    Changes ownership duration of renewable energy certificates based on contract terms.

  • Section 62-16-5

    The commission shall not disallow the recovery of the cost associated with any expired

    Ensures cost recovery for expired renewable energy certificates.

  • Section 62-16-5

    that are used for the purpose of meeting

    Clarifies that renewable energy certificates must be registered for compliance.

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    shall be deemed retired by the public utility.

    Specifies retirement of renewable energy certificates after a specified period.

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    as those terms are defined in the Community Solar Act,

    Excludes native community solar projects from certain renewable certificate ownership rules.

Action History

  1. action postponed indefinitely

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

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (109)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 452?
HB 452 is sponsored by Sarah Silva (Democrat), Debra M. Sariñana (Democrat), Joanne J. Ferrary (Democrat), and Tara L. Lujan (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 452?
This bill died with 2025 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 452?
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