New Mexico 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 44 — Dental & Dental Hygienist Compact

Last action — Action Postponed Indefinitely

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HJC

  2. Action Postponed Indefinitely

  3. Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (110)

110 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
Republican 6000
Unaffiliated 21003
Democrat 11001
Total 38004
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (42)
Member Party Vote
PAPEN — Yea
PAYNE — Yea
BURT — Yea
PIRTLE — Yea
RODRIGUEZ — Yea
CISNEROS — Yea
RUE — Yea
FULFER — Yea
SANCHEZ — Yea
GOULD — Yea
SAPIEN — Yea
GRIGGS — Yea
SEDILLO-LOPEZ — Yea
INGLE — Yea
IVEY-SOTO — Yea
SMITH — Yea
MOORES — Yea
NEVILLE — Yea
TALLMAN — Yea
WHITE — Yea
ORTIZ y PINO — Yea
O'NEILL — Not Voting
CANDELARIA — Not Voting
KERNAN — Not Voting
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez Democrat Yea
Benny Shendo, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics Democrat Yea
George K. Muñoz Democrat Yea
Jeff Steinborn Democrat Yea
Joseph Cervantes Democrat Yea
Michael Padilla Democrat Yea
Mimi Stewart Democrat Yea
Pete Campos Democrat Yea
Peter Wirth Democrat Yea
Shannon D. Pinto Democrat Not Voting
William P. Soules Democrat Yea
Alan T. Martinez Republican Yea
Brian G. Baca Republican Yea
Craig W. Brandt Republican Yea
Gabriel Ramos Republican Yea
Pat Woods Republican Yea
William E. Sharer Republican Yea

Official roll call →

house passage

Passed 69 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 34000
Republican 12000
Democrat 23001
Total 69001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (70)
Member Party Vote
Akhil — Yea
Allison — Yea
Madrid — Yea
Martmnez, Javier — Yea
Bash — Yea
Black — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Rehm — Yea
Salazar, Tomás — Yea
Sanchez — Yea
Stansbury — Yea
Garcma, M.P. — Yea
Gonzales — Yea
Hochman — Yea
Alcon — Yea
Anderson — Yea
Baldonado — Yea
Bandy — Yea
Chasey — Yea
Cook — Yea
Crowder — Yea
Egolf — Yea
Ely — Yea
Fajardo — Yea
Harper — Yea
Lewis — Yea
Louis — Yea
Nibert — Yea
Powdrell-Culbert — Yea
Ruiloba — Yea
Schmedes — Yea
Stapleton — Yea
Strickler — Yea
Sweetser — Yea
Andrea Romero Democrat Yea
Angelica Rubio Democrat Yea
Antonio Maestas Democrat Yea
Christine Chandler Democrat Yea
D. Wonda Johnson Democrat Not Voting
Debra M. Sariñana Democrat Yea
Derrick J. Lente Democrat Yea
Doreen Y. Gallegos Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson Democrat Yea
G. Andrés Romero Democrat Yea
Joanne J. Ferrary Democrat Yea
Joy Garratt Democrat Yea
Linda M. Trujillo Democrat Yea
Linda M. Trujillo Democrat Yea
Linda M. Trujillo Democrat Yea
Martha Garcia Democrat Yea
Matthew McQueen Democrat Yea
Micaela Lara Cadena Democrat Yea
Natalie Figueroa Democrat Yea
Nathan P. Small Democrat Yea
Patricia A. Lundstrom Democrat Yea
Patricia Roybal Caballero Democrat Yea
Raymundo Lara Democrat Yea
Susan K. Herrera Democrat Yea
Alan T. Martinez Republican Yea
Candy Spence Ezzell Republican Yea
Cathrynn N. Brown Republican Yea
David M. Gallegos Republican Yea
Gail Armstrong Republican Yea
Gail Armstrong Republican Yea
Jack Chatfield Republican Yea
James G. Townsend Republican Yea
Larry R. Scott Republican Yea
Martin R. Zamora Republican Yea
Rebecca Dow Republican Yea
Rod Montoya Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 44?
HB 44 is sponsored by Gail Armstrong (Republican) and Nicole Chavez (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 44?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 44?
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