New Mexico 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HB 280 — Youth Internship Pilot Project

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 February 02, 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 D).

  • 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. HLVMC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  3. Sent to HLVMC - Referrals: HLVMC/HAFC

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on · 6 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 44 Yea · 17 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 201103
Republican 2604
Democrat 22002
Total 441709
% of votes cast 63%24%0%13%
How each member voted (70)
Member Party Vote
Akhil — Yea
Allison — Yea
Madrid — Yea
Bash — Yea
Salazar, Tomás — Yea
Sanchez — Yea
Stansbury — Yea
Garcma, M.P. — Yea
Gonzales — Yea
Hochman — Yea
Black — Nay
Pratt — Nay
Rehm — Nay
Martmnez, Javier — Not Voting
Alcon — Yea
Anderson — Yea
Baldonado — Yea
Bandy — Not Voting
Chasey — Yea
Cook — Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Nay
Cathrynn N. Brown Republican Nay
David M. Gallegos Republican Not Voting
Gail Armstrong Republican Nay
Gail Armstrong Republican Not Voting
Jack Chatfield Republican Nay
James G. Townsend Republican Not Voting
Larry R. Scott Republican Nay
Martin R. Zamora Republican Nay
Rebecca Dow Republican Yea
Rod Montoya Republican Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 280?
HB 280 is sponsored by Cristina Parajón (Democrat) and Yanira Gurrola (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 280?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 280?
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