New Mexico 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 45 — Physician Assistant Licensure Compact

Last action — Action Postponed Indefinitely

  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.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • 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 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Action Postponed Indefinitely

  2. Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HJC

  3. Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on · 9 voted No

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

house passage

Passed 43 Yea · 24 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 201400
Republican 21000
Democrat 21003
Total 432403
% of votes cast 61%34%0%4%
How each member voted (70)
Member Party Vote
Akhil — Yea
Bandy — Nay
Allison — Yea
Madrid — Yea
Martmnez, Javier — Yea
Bash — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Salazar, Tomás — Yea
Sanchez — Yea
Stansbury — Yea
Garcma, M.P. — Yea
Gonzales — Yea
Hochman — Yea
Black — Nay
Rehm — Nay
Alcon — Yea
Anderson — Nay
Baldonado — Nay
Chasey — Yea
Cook — Nay
Crowder — Nay
Egolf — Yea
Ely — Yea
Fajardo — Nay
Harper — Nay
Lewis — Nay
Louis — Yea
Nibert — Nay
Powdrell-Culbert — Nay
Ruiloba — Yea
Schmedes — Nay
Stapleton — Yea
Strickler — Nay
Sweetser — Yea
Andrea Romero Democrat Yea
Angelica Rubio Democrat Yea
Antonio Maestas Democrat Yea
Christine Chandler Democrat Yea
D. Wonda Johnson Democrat Yea
Debra M. Sariñana Democrat Yea
Derrick J. Lente Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Raymundo Lara Democrat Not Voting
Susan K. Herrera Democrat Yea
Alan T. Martinez Republican Yea
Candy Spence Ezzell Republican Nay
Cathrynn N. Brown Republican Nay
David M. Gallegos Republican Nay
Gail Armstrong Republican Yea
Gail Armstrong Republican Nay
Jack Chatfield Republican Nay
James G. Townsend Republican Nay
Larry R. Scott Republican Nay
Martin R. Zamora Republican Nay
Rebecca Dow Republican Nay
Rod Montoya Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 45?
HB 45 is sponsored by Gail Armstrong (Republican) and Elaine Sena Cortez (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 45?
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 45?
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