New Mexico 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 40 — TEMPORARY ERB MEMBER PAYMENT

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill provides a temporary, additional, non-compounding payment to retired members under the Educational Retirement Act for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.

  • Section 22-11-31

    C. During fiscal years 2027 and 2028, a retired member receiving an annuity pursuant to the Educational Retirement Act shall receive an annual, non-compounding, additional payment. The amount of the payment shall be determined each fiscal year by multiplying the amount of annual annuity payments, inclusive of all cost-of-living adjustments prior to that fiscal year, by two percent.

    This establishes a new temporary additional payment for certain retired members during specified fiscal years.

Action History

  1. action postponed indefinitely

  2. DO PASS committee report adopted

  3. Sent to House Education Committee & House Appropriations & Finance Committee

  4. Sent to House Pre-file

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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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 40?
HB 40 is sponsored by Nicole Chavez (Republican), Joseph Sanchez (Democrat), Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (Democrat), Cynthia Borrego (Democrat), and Tara L. Lujan (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 40?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 40?
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