New Mexico 2025 Regular Session Status: To Executive 1 R cosponsors

HB 155 — GAMING CONTROL BOARD DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

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    Passed Senate
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This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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.

Vetoed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on April 14, 2025.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

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25 added · 68 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill HB 155 changes the employment qualifications for the Executive Director of the Gaming Control Board by eliminating the previous requirement for at least five years of supervisory experience in a regulatory agency or the gaming industry. Additionally, it removes the cap on the executive director's annual salary, allowing for more flexibility in compensation. These changes are important as they could help attract a broader range of candidates with diverse backgrounds and expertise, potentially improving the oversight and management of gaming in New Mexico.

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HOUSE BILL 155 57 TH LEGISLATUR- STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSIO, 2025 INTRODUCED BY Martin R.
AN ACT RELATING TO GAMING CONTROL;
Zamora 6 8 10 AN ACT RELATING TO GAMING CONTROL;
16 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
7 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
e t 17 SECTION 1.
SECTION 1.
Section 60-2E-9 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1997, w l n d 18 Chapter 190, Section 11, as amended) is amended to read:
Section 60-2E-9 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1997, Chapter 190, Section 11, as amended) is amended to read:
= = 19 a l "60-2E-9.
"60-2E-9.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR--EMPLOYMENT-- i a e r 20 QUALIFICATIONS--SALARY.-- a t m m 21 A.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR--EMPLOYMENT-- QUALIFICATIONS--SALARY.-- A.
The executive director shall be employed by, d r e 22 report directly to and serve at the pleasure of the board.
The executive director shall be employed by, report directly to and serve at the pleasure of the board.
c e s k 23 B.
B.
The executive director shall have had at least e a n b 24 five years of responsible supervisory administrative experience u [ in a [governmental gaming] regulatory agency or gaming .229558.1 industry.
The executive director shall have had at least five years of responsible supervisory administrative experience in a regulatory agency or gaming industry.
The executive director shall receive an annual salary to be set by the board [but not to exceed the governor of New Mexico's salary]." SECTION 2.
The executive director shall receive an annual salary to be set by the board." SECTION 2.
- 2 - 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 [ .229558.1
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The bill removes the salary cap for the Executive Director of the Gaming Control Board and changes employment qualifications.

  • 60-2E-9

    C. The executive director shall receive an annual salary to be set by the board. → C. The executive director shall receive an annual salary to be set by the board.

    This change removes any limit on the annual salary of the Executive Director.

  • 60-2E-9

    The executive director shall have had at least five years of responsible supervisory administrative experience in a regulatory agency or gaming industry. → The executive director shall have had at least five years of responsible supervisory administrative experience in a regulatory agency or gaming industry.

    This confirmation of qualifications ensures the executive director has significant experience.

Action History

  1. Pocket Veto

  2. passed Senate

  3. DO PASS committee report adopted

  4. Sent to Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee

  5. passed House

  6. DO PASS committee report adopted

  7. DO PASS committee report adopted

  8. Sent to House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee & House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 155?
HB 155 is sponsored by Martin R. Zamora (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 155?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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.
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