New Mexico 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

SB 127 — MOVIE EXEMPTION FROM BARBER & COSMETIC ACT

Last action — Signed

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on April 08, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill exempts makeup artists and hairstylists in film and theater from certain cosmetology regulations.

This bill provides an exemption to the Barbers and Cosmetologists Act for makeup artists and hairstylists working in theatrical or cinematic productions. This means they do not need to comply with specific licensing requirements while performing their duties.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

26 added · 80 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 127 adds an exemption for make-up artists and hairstylists who work specifically in theatrical or cinematic productions, allowing them to operate without needing a barber or cosmetologist license in New Mexico. This change acknowledges the unique skills required in the entertainment industry and aims to make it easier for these professionals to work on film and theater projects. By streamlining the licensing requirements, it can help attract more talent and potentially boost the local film industry.

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SENATE BILL 127 57TH LEGISLATURE - STATEOFNEWMEXICO- FIRST SESSION, 2025 INTRODUCED BY Linda M.
AN ACT RELATING TO OCCUPATIONS;
Trujillo and Cynthia Borrego This document may incorporate amendments proposed by a committee, but not yet adopted, as well as amendments that have been adopted during the current legislative session.
PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION TO THE BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGISTS ACT FOR MAKE-UP ARTISTS AND HAIRSTYLISTS EMPLOYED FOR THEATRICAL OR CINEMATIC PRODUCTIONS.
The document is a tool to show amendments in context and cannot be used for the purpose of adding amendments to legislation.
7 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
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persons who are employed as make-up artists or SB 127 hairstylists for theatrical or cinematic productions." Page 1 25
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill exempts make-up artists and hairstylists employed for theatrical or cinematic productions from the Barbers and Cosmetologists Act.

  • 61-17A-22

    persons who are employed as make-up artists or hairstylists for theatrical or cinematic productions.

    This addition creates an exemption for make-up artists and hairstylists working in theater or film from regulatory requirements.

Action History

  1. Signed

  2. passed House

  3. DO PASS committee report adopted

  4. Sent to House Labor, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee

  5. passed Senate

  6. DO PASS, as amended, committee report adopted

  7. DO PASS committee report adopted

  8. Sent to Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee & Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on · 19 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

house passage

Passed 46 Yea · 19 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 36004
Republican 51801
Unaffiliated 5100
Total 461905
% of votes cast 66%27%0%7%
How each member voted (70)
Member Party Vote
Romero, GA — Yea
De La Cruz — Yea
Hernandez J.N. — Yea
Hernandez, J.F. — Yea
Roybal Caballero — Yea
Sena Cortez — Nay
Andrea Romero Democrat Yea
Angelica Rubio Democrat Not Voting
Anita Gonzales Democrat Yea
Charlotte Little Democrat Yea
Christine Chandler Democrat Not Voting
Cristina Parajón Democrat Yea
Cynthia Borrego Democrat Yea
D. Wonda Johnson Democrat Yea
Dayan Hochman-Vigil Democrat Yea
Debra M. Sariñana Democrat Not Voting
Derrick J. Lente Democrat Not Voting
Doreen Y. Gallegos Democrat Yea
E. Diane Torres-Velásquez Democrat Yea
Eleanor Chávez Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson Democrat Yea
Janelle Anyanonu Democrat Yea
Javier Martínez Democrat Yea
Joanne J. Ferrary Democrat Yea
Joseph Sanchez Democrat Yea
Joy Garratt Democrat Yea
Kathleen Cates Democrat Yea
Kristina Ortez Democrat Yea
Linda Serrato Democrat Yea
Marian Matthews Democrat Yea
Marianna Anaya Democrat Yea
Martha Garcia Democrat Yea
Matthew McQueen Democrat Yea
Meredith A. Dixon Democrat Yea
Micaela Lara Cadena Democrat Yea
Michelle Paulene Abeyta Democrat Yea
Miguel P. García Democrat Yea
Nathan P. Small Democrat Yea
Pamelya Herndon Democrat Yea
Patricia A. Lundstrom Democrat Yea
Raymundo Lara Democrat Yea
Reena Szczepanski Democrat Yea
Sarah Silva Democrat Yea
Susan K. Herrera Democrat Yea
Tara L. Lujan Democrat Yea
Yanira Gurrola Democrat Yea
Alan T. Martinez Republican Nay
Andrea Reeb Republican Yea
Angelita Mejia Republican Nay
Brian G. Baca Republican Nay
Catherine J. Cullen Republican Yea
Cathrynn N. Brown Republican Nay
Gail Armstrong Republican Nay
Harlan Vincent Republican Nay
Jack Chatfield Republican Nay
Jenifer Jones Republican Nay
Jimmy G. Mason Republican Nay
John Block Republican Nay
Jonathan A. Henry Republican Nay
Luis M. Terrazas Republican Yea
Mark B. Murphy Republican Not Voting
Mark Duncan Republican Nay
Martin R. Zamora Republican Nay
Nicole Chavez Republican Nay
Randall T. Pettigrew Republican Nay
Rebecca Dow Republican Yea
Rod Montoya Republican Nay
Stefani Lord Republican Nay
Tanya Mirabal Moya Republican Nay
William A. Hall II Republican Yea

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senate passage

Passed 28 Yea · 0 Nay · 14 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16009
Republican 11004
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 280014
% of votes cast 67%0%0%33%
How each member voted (42)
Member Party Vote
PAUL — Yea
SEDILLO-LOPEZ — Not Voting
Angel M. Charley Democrat Not Voting
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez Democrat Yea
Antonio Maestas Democrat Yea
Benny Shendo, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Carrie Hamblen Democrat Not Voting
Cindy Nava Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics Democrat Not Voting
George K. Muñoz Democrat Not Voting
Harold Pope Democrat Not Voting
Heather Berghmans Democrat Yea
Jeff Steinborn Democrat Yea
Joseph Cervantes Democrat Not Voting
Katy Duhigg Democrat Yea
Leo Jaramillo Democrat Yea
Linda M. Trujillo Democrat Yea
Martin Hickey Democrat Yea
Micaelita Debbie O'Malley Democrat Not Voting
Michael Padilla Democrat Yea
Mimi Stewart Democrat Not Voting
Natalie Figueroa Democrat Yea
Pete Campos Democrat Yea
Peter Wirth Democrat Yea
Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales Democrat Yea
Shannon D. Pinto Democrat Yea
William P. Soules Democrat Yea
Anthony L. Thornton Republican Yea
Candy Spence Ezzell Republican Not Voting
Craig W. Brandt Republican Yea
Crystal Brantley Republican Yea
David M. Gallegos Republican Yea
Gabriel Ramos Republican Yea
James G. Townsend Republican Not Voting
Jay C. Block Republican Yea
Joshua A. Sanchez Republican Yea
Larry R. Scott Republican Not Voting
Nicole Tobiassen Republican Yea
Pat Boone Republican Not Voting
Pat Woods Republican Yea
Steve D. Lanier Republican Yea
William E. Sharer Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 127?
SB 127 is sponsored by Cynthia Borrego (Democrat) and Linda M. Trujillo (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 127?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2025. Enacted.
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