New Mexico 2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 71 — DWI SUSPECT BLOOD TESTING

Last action — action postponed indefinitely

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

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The bill aimed to change procedures for testing the blood of people suspected of driving while intoxicated. However, lawmakers have decided to put the bill on hold and not move forward with it for now.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. action postponed indefinitely

  2. Sent to Senate Judiciary Committee & Senate Finance Committee

  3. passed House

  4. DO PASS committee report adopted

  5. DO PASS, as amended, committee report adopted

  6. referred to House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee & House Judiciary Committee

  7. germane & printed

  8. withdrawn from committee

  9. not printed House Rules and Order of Business Committee

  10. Sent to House Pre-file

Sponsors

  • Sarah Maestas Barnes · Primary
  • Daniel A. Ivey-Soto · Primary
  • William "Bill" R. Rehm · Primary
  • Joanne J. Ferrary · Primary

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

  • Maestas Barnes, Sarah
  • Ivey-Soto, Daniel A.
  • Rehm, William "Bill" R.
  • Joanne J. Ferrary Democrat

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 71 do?
The bill aimed to change procedures for testing the blood of people suspected of driving while intoxicated. However, lawmakers have decided to put the bill on hold and not move forward with it for now.
Who sponsors HB 71?
HB 71 is sponsored by Maestas Barnes, Sarah, Ivey-Soto, Daniel A., Rehm, William "Bill" R., and Joanne J. Ferrary (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 71?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 71?
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