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

SB 78 — NUCLEAR ENERGY AS RENEWABLE ENERGY

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds nuclear energy to the list of renewable energy sources recognized under New Mexico law.

  • Section 62-15-37

    electric energy generated by use of fossil fuel or nuclear energy → electric energy generated by use of fossil fuel

    Nuclear energy is now recognized as a renewable energy resource.

  • Section 62-15-37

    [and] → and

    Formalizes the inclusion of nuclear facilities with other renewable resources.

  • Section 62-15-37

    nuclear facilities that use nuclear reactions, whether through nuclear fission or nuclear fusion, to produce heat that drives power conversion systems and do not emit carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases during electricity generation;

    Defines nuclear energy facilities as renewable resources.

  • Section 62-16-3

    electric energy generated by use of fossil fuel or nuclear energy → electric energy generated by use of fossil fuel

    Clarifies that nuclear energy is included as a renewable resource category.

  • Section 62-16-3

    [and] → and

    Formalizes the inclusion of nuclear facilities with other renewable resources.

  • Section 62-16-3

    nuclear facilities that use nuclear reactions, whether through nuclear fission or nuclear fusion, to produce heat that drives power conversion systems and do not emit carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases during electricity generation;

    Defines nuclear energy facilities as renewable resources.

Action History

  1. action postponed indefinitely

  2. germane

  3. Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Conservation Committee & Senate Tax, Business and Transportation 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)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 78?
SB 78 is sponsored by Nicole Tobiassen (Republican), Cathrynn N. Brown (Republican), John Block (Republican), Meredith A. Dixon (Democrat), and Anthony L. Thornton (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 78?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 78?
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