New Mexico 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 172 — "NEW MEXICO RED & GREEN CHILE MONTH"

Last action — Signed

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on April 10, 2025.

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Likely to advance 96% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 67 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 172 officially designates August as "New Mexico Red and Green Chile Month." This change emphasizes the cultural significance of chile in the state, reflecting its historical roots and economic importance. By recognizing this month, the legislature aims to celebrate New Mexico's unique identity and the vital role of chile in the local economy, which supports jobs and agriculture.

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HOUSE BILL 172 57 TH LEGISLATUR- STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSIO, 2025 INTRODUCED BY Rebecca Dow and Nathan P.
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS;
Small and Doreen Y.
Gallegos and Jenifer Jones and Cathrynn N.
Brown 7 9 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS;
14 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
e t 17 "[NEW MATERIAL] NEW MEXICO RED AND GREEN CHILE MONTH.-- w l n d 18 August of each year shall be set apart and known as "Red and = = 19 a l Green Chile Month" in recognition of the impact chile has in i a e r 20 New Mexico.
"NEW MEXICO RED AND GREEN CHILE MONTH.--August of each year shall be set apart and known as "Red and Green Chile Month" in recognition of the impact chile has in New Mexico.
Chile represents the blending of cultures and a t m m 21 traditions that have shaped New Mexico over centuries.
Chile represents the blending of cultures and traditions that have shaped New Mexico over centuries.
The d r e 22 rise from its indigenous roots through its adoption by the c e s k 23 Spanish settlers to the chile's current status as a culinary e a n b 24 superstar in New Mexico symbolizes the status of New Mexico's u [ unique identity.
The rise from its indigenous roots through its adoption by the Spanish settlers to the chile's current status as a culinary superstar in New Mexico symbolizes the status of New Mexico's unique identity.
Furthermore, chile is a vital economic .229417.2 driver, supporting thousands of jobs and contributing significantly to the agricultural economy of New Mexico." - 2 - 5 7 9 11 13 15 e t 17 w l n d 18 = = 19 a l i a e r 20 a t m m 21 d r e 22 c e s k 23 e a n b 24 u [ .229417.2
Furthermore, chile is a vital economic driver, supporting thousands of jobs and contributing significantly to the agricultural economy of New Mexico." HB 172 Page 1 25
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Action History

  1. Signed

  2. passed Senate

  3. DO PASS committee report adopted

  4. withdrawn from committee

  5. Sent to Senate Rules Committee & Senate Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Committee

  6. passed House

  7. DO PASS committee report adopted

  8. DO PASS committee report adopted

  9. Sent to House Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee & House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

107 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

senate passage

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 23002
Republican 13002
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 38004
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (42)
Member Party Vote
PAUL — Yea
SEDILLO-LOPEZ — Yea
Angel M. Charley Democrat Yea
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez Democrat Yea
Antonio Maestas Democrat Yea
Benny Shendo, Jr. Democrat Yea
Carrie Hamblen Democrat Not Voting
Cindy Nava Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics Democrat Yea
George K. Muñoz Democrat Yea
Harold Pope Democrat Yea
Heather Berghmans Democrat Yea
Jeff Steinborn Democrat Yea
Joseph Cervantes Democrat Yea
Katy Duhigg Democrat Yea
Leo Jaramillo Democrat Not Voting
Linda M. Trujillo Democrat Yea
Martin Hickey Democrat Yea
Micaelita Debbie O'Malley Democrat Yea
Michael Padilla Democrat Yea
Mimi Stewart Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Craig W. Brandt Republican Yea
Crystal Brantley Republican Yea
David M. Gallegos Republican Yea
Gabriel Ramos Republican Yea
James G. Townsend Republican Yea
Jay C. Block Republican Yea
Joshua A. Sanchez Republican Not Voting
Larry R. Scott Republican Yea
Nicole Tobiassen Republican Yea
Pat Boone Republican Yea
Pat Woods Republican Yea
Steve D. Lanier Republican Not Voting
William E. Sharer Republican Yea

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house passage

Passed 63 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 36003
Republican 21003
Unaffiliated 6000
Total 63006
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (69)
Member Party Vote
Romero, GA — Yea
De La Cruz — Yea
Hernandez J.N. — Yea
Hernandez, J.F. — Yea
Roybal Caballero — Yea
Sena Cortez — Yea
Andrea Romero Democrat Yea
Angelica Rubio Democrat Yea
Anita Gonzales Democrat Yea
Charlotte Little Democrat Yea
Christine Chandler Democrat Yea
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Linda Serrato Democrat Yea
Marian Matthews Democrat Yea
Marianna Anaya 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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Andrea Reeb Republican Yea
Angelita Mejia Republican Yea
Brian G. Baca Republican Yea
Catherine J. Cullen Republican Yea
Cathrynn N. Brown Republican Yea
Gail Armstrong Republican Yea
Harlan Vincent Republican Yea
Jack Chatfield Republican Yea
Jenifer Jones Republican Yea
Jimmy G. Mason Republican Yea
John Block Republican Yea
Jonathan A. Henry Republican Yea
Luis M. Terrazas Republican Yea
Mark B. Murphy Republican Not Voting
Mark Duncan Republican Yea
Martin R. Zamora Republican Not Voting
Nicole Chavez Republican Yea
Randall T. Pettigrew Republican Yea
Rebecca Dow Republican Yea
Rod Montoya Republican Yea
Stefani Lord Republican Not Voting
Tanya Mirabal Moya Republican Yea
William A. Hall II Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 172?
HB 172 is sponsored by Cathrynn N. Brown (Republican), Jenifer Jones (Republican), Doreen Y. Gallegos (Democrat), Nathan P. Small (Democrat), and Rebecca Dow (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 172?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2025. Enacted.
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