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Legislator > Ray Lara
State Representative
Ray Lara
(D) - New Mexico
New Mexico House District 34
In Office - Started: 01/15/2019
contact info
Capitol Office
New Mexico State Capitol
490 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
490 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-986-4777
| Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB157 | New School Licenses | AN ACT RELATING TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL; CREATING NEW LICENSES FOR SITE ADMINISTRATORS, SUPERINTENDENTS AND OTHER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS; PROVIDING ENHANCED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS; ENACTING THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR DEVELOPMENT ACT; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; SETTING CRITERIA; PROVIDING FOR A DELAYED REPEAL OF CURRENT SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR LICENSES; AMENDING, REPEALING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB252 | Kinship Caregiver Support Pilot Program | AN ACT RELATING TO CHILDREN; AMENDING THE AGING AND LONG-TERM SERVICES DEPARTMENT ACT TO CREATE THE KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT PILOT PROGRAM; PROVIDING PILOT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING DUTIES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB137 | Strategic Water Supply Act | AN ACT RELATING TO WATER; ENACTING THE STRATEGIC WATER SUPPLY ACT; CREATING THE STRATEGIC WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS AND AWARD GRANTS FOR PROJECTS INVOLVING BRACKISH WATER THAT ENHANCE THE STATE'S FRESH WATER RESOURCES; CREATING THE STRATEGIC WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM FUND; PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS BEFORE A PERSON DRILLS WELLS OR RECOMPLETES EXISTING WELLS TO APPROPRIATE WATERS; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB19 | Trade Ports Development Act | AN ACT RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; ENACTING THE TRADE PORTS DEVELOPMENT ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF TRADE PORT DISTRICTS; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF TRADE PORT PROJECTS; CREATING THE TRADE PORTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND SPECIFYING DUTIES; SPECIFYING DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; ALLOWING PUBLIC PARTNERS TO ENTER INTO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE PORTS; CREATING THE TRADE PORTS DEVELOPMENT FUND; AUTHORIZING GRANTS AND LOANS; AMENDING A SECTION OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE; PROVIDING DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCE; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB206 | Nmfa Water Project Fund Projects | AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE NEW MEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY TO MAKE LOANS OR GRANTS FROM THE WATER PROJECT FUND FOR CERTAIN WATER PROJECTS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB161 | State Park Day Passes For Veterans | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE PARKS; PROVIDING TO VETERANS RESIDING IN THE STATE ONE DAY-USE PASS FOR UNLIMITED ENTRY INTO STATE PARKS OR RECREATION AREAS AND ONE CAMPING PASS FOR UNLIMITED USE OF CAMPING AREAS OPERATED BY THE STATE PARKS DIVISION OF THE ENERGY, MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB518 | Lgbtq+ Day | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS; DESIGNATING THE FOURTH TUESDAY OF JANUARY OF EACH ODD-NUMBERED YEAR AS "LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER AND EXPANSIVE DAY". | Dead |
| HM15 | People Exposed To Radiation | A MEMORIAL RAISING AWARENESS OF THE CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY PEOPLE EXPOSED TO RADIATION AND ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO EXPAND COMPENSATION UNDER THE FEDERAL RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ACT. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HM60 | Study Spaceport Issues | A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE APPROPRIATE INTERIM LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES TO STUDY ISSUES STEMMING FROM THE REGIONAL SPACEPORT DISTRICT ACT AND THE SPACEPORT DEVELOPMENT ACT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS. | Dead |
| SB58 | Childcare Facility Licensing Act | AN ACT RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD; ENACTING THE CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING ACT; PROVIDING DUTIES AND POWERS TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE DEPARTMENT; PROHIBITING A CHILD CARE FACILITY FROM OPERATING WITHOUT A DEPARTMENT-ISSUED LICENSE; ALLOWING LICENSE-EXEMPT CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSES, SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES FOR FACILITIES THAT ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE; EXEMPTING PROCUREMENT BY THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD CARE FOR FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE; AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN ACT; ADDING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PRIORITIES FOR EARLY PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM SERVICES SOLICITED BY THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE DEPARTMENT; UPDATING DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. .229197.3SA | Dead |
| HB574 | Providing Immigration Help Without License | AN ACT RELATING TO UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES; AMENDING THE UNFAIR PRACTICES ACT; ADDING PROVIDING IMMIGRATION CONSULTATIONS OR SERVICES WITHOUT HOLDING A LICENSE TO PRACTICE LAW OR WITHOUT BEING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED ATTORNEY, INCLUDING HOLDING ONESELF OUT AS A "NOTARIO" OR "NOTARIO PUBLICO", TO THE DEFINITION OF "UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE". | Dead |
| HB372 | Off-highway Motor Vehicle Act Changes | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES; AMENDING THE OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE ACT TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY AND TO IMPROVE REGISTRATION ENFORCEMENT AND RESPONSIVENESS TO THE NEEDS OF OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE USERS. | Dead |
| HB160 | Stop, Look & Listen For Railroad Equipment | AN ACT RELATING TO TRAFFIC LAWS; AMENDING A DEFINITION IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE CODE; REQUIRING DRIVERS TO STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN FOR OTHER ON-TRACK EQUIPMENT IN ADDITION TO TRAINS. | Dead |
| HB469 | Border Authority & Director Requirements | AN ACT RELATING TO BORDER DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING THE BORDER DEVELOPMENT ACT; CHANGING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BORDER AUTHORITY; PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; MAKING TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING CHANGES; AMENDING AND REPEALING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978. | Dead |
| HB537 | Homeless Student Liaison | AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION; REQUIRING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO DESIGNATE HIGHER EDUCATION LIAISONS FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; PRESCRIBING DUTIES; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION. | Dead |
| HB193 | Study Public Education System | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION; PROVIDING FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY ISSUES PERTAINING TO NEW MEXICO'S PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. | Dead |
| HB277 | Millage For Certain School Districts | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL OUTLAY; DECREASING THE MILLAGE REQUIRED FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING CAPACITY. | Dead |
| HB482 | Community Water System Assistance Project | AN ACT RELATING TO WATER; CREATING A COMMUNITY WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM ASSISTANCE PILOT PROJECT; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION. | Dead |
| HB333 | Cleanup Of Contaminated Sites | AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT TO ASSESS AND CLEAN UP ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED CONTAMINATED SITES, INCLUDING ABANDONED URANIUM MINING SITES, ACROSS THE STATE THAT DO NOT HAVE VIABLE RESPONSIBLE PARTIES TO PAY FOR AND CONDUCT CLEANUP ACTIONS. | Dead |
| HM44 | School Employee Insurance Premium Work Group | A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE RISING COSTS OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND THE GROUP INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDED FOR IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL INSURANCE AUTHORITY ACT DURING THE 2025 LEGISLATIVE INTERIM. | Dead |
| HB3 | Dept. Of Transportation Act Of 2025 | AN ACT MAKING GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY STATE AGENCIES REQUIRED BY LAW. | Dead |
| HB523 | Limit Disruptions In Schools | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; LIMITING DISRUPTIVE THIRD-PARTY ACCESS TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | Dead |
| HB539 | Camino Real Regional Utility Authority | AN ACT RELATING TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS; CREATING THE CAMINO REAL REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITY; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS. | Dead |
| HB144 | Chaparral Riding Circuit Court | AN ACT RELATING TO MAGISTRATE COURT; ESTABLISHING A RIDING CIRCUIT TO CHAPARRAL IN OTERO COUNTY. | Dead |
| HB94 | Maximum Class Loads | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; PROVIDING FOR MAXIMUM CLASS LOADS FOR KINDERGARTEN AND GRADES ONE, TWO AND THREE; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKING A TEMPORARY WAIVER OF MAXIMUM CLASS LOADS; REQUIRING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT CLASS LOADS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS' EDUCATIONAL PLANS FOR BUDGET PURPOSES; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION. | Dead |
| Bill | Bill Name | Motion | Vote Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB2 | Criminal Competency | House Final Passage | 10/02/2025 | Yea |
| SB3 | Immunization Rules & Recommendations | House Final Passage | 10/02/2025 | Yea |
| SB1 | Health Care Grants & Stabilization | House Final Passage | 10/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB2 | Health Care Coverage Changes | House Final Passage | 10/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB1 | General Appropriations | House Final Passage | 10/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB122 | Expand Prescription Drug Donation Program | House Final Passage | 03/22/2025 | Yea |
| HM8 | Milken Family Foundation, In Recognition | House Final Passage | 03/22/2025 | Yea |
| HM10 | "valencia County Day" | House Final Passage | 03/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB315 | State Bread | House Final Passage | 03/22/2025 | Yea |
| HM28 | "irish-american Day" | House Final Passage | 03/22/2025 | Yea |
| HM30 | "soil & Water Conservation District Day" | House Final Passage | 03/22/2025 | Yea |
| HM46 | "motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" | House Final Passage | 03/22/2025 | Yea |
| HM52 | Short-term Rental Work Group | House Final Passage | 03/22/2025 | Yea |
| HM59 | Study Economic Relationship With Ireland | House Final Passage | 03/22/2025 | Yea |
| HM61 | Study Autobiographical Storytelling Treatment | House Final Passage | 03/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB9 | Pipeline Safety Act Violations Civil Penalty | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB16 | Non-major Party Voters In Primary Elections | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB13 | State-tribal Education Compact Schools Act | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB88 | Medicaid Trust Fund & State Supported Fund | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB45 | County Health Care Assistance Fund Use | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB78 | Certified Nurse Anesthetist Role | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB66 | Criminal Offender Employment Exemptions | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB70 | Add Racketeering Crimes | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB53 | Prescribing Psychologist Psychotropics | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB59 | Public Works Minimum Wage Definitions | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB92 | Horse Racing & Jockey Insurance Fund | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB133 | Educational Retirees Returning To Work | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB112 | Higher Ed Housing Facility Property Tax | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Nay |
| SB126 | Increase Rural Service Fund Allocations | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB120 | No Behavioral Health Cost Sharing | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB159 | Independent Theater Beer & Wine Licenses | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB142 | Grid Modernization Roadmap | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB33 | Wildfire Prepared Act | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB155 | Determination Of Embezzlement Penalty | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB146 | Educational Opportunity For Military Children | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB170 | Nmfa Definitions, Funds & Rates | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB197 | Ems System Improvement Projects Funding | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB201 | Public Ed. Reform Fund Uses | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB220 | Publication Of Legal Settlement Terms | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB236 | Look Twice For Motorcycle License Plate | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB31 | Zero-interest Natural Disaster Loans | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB221 | Additional Unfair Insurance Claims Practice | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB274 | Board Of Finance Approval For Land Sales | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB290 | Raise Marriage License Fees | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB302 | Gaming Control Board Access Background Checks | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB303 | Gaming Machine Standards | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB327 | Lowrider Capital License Plate | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB343 | Teacher Salary Rates Changes | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB42 | Comprehensive Addiction And Recovery Pgm | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB364 | Law Enforcement Qualifications | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB375 | Probation & Parole Changes | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB376 | State Employee Health Benefit Contributions | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB377 | Nm United License Plate | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB383 | Flood Recovery Bonds & Gross Receipts | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB401 | Broadband For Education | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB387 | Community School Fund & Framework | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB425 | Capital Outlay Reauthorizations | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Absent |
| SB495 | Higher Education Radio | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB535 | Public Peace, Health, Safety & Welfare | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB481 | State Fairgrounds District Act | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| HM62 | Impact Of Hermit's Peak/ Calf Canyon Fire | House Final Passage | 03/21/2025 | Yea |
| SB23 | Oil & Gas Royalty Rate Changes | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB11 | Anti-distraction Policy In Schools | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB83 | Innovation In State Government Fund | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB113 | Board & Commission Sunset Dates | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB127 | Movie Exemption From Barber & Cosmetic Act | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB109 | Prc & Supporting Agency | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB169 | Strategic Economic Development Site Readiness | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB168 | Travel Insurance Act | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB37 | Strategic Water Reserve Fund | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB267 | Housing Application Fees | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB353 | Search & Rescue Emergency Responses | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| HB398 | Hmo & Contract Provider Exam Time Lines | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB480 | Student Graduation Reporting | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| HB493 | Public Finance Accountability Act | House Final Passage | 03/20/2025 | Yea |
| SB21 | Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Act | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HM2 | Lesc Artificial Intelligence Work Group | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| SB48 | Community Benefit Fund | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| SB124 | Superintendent Of Insurance Subpoenas | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| SB115 | Public Project Revolving Fund Projects | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| SJM1 | Forest Restoration & Economic Development | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HJM2 | Combine Standing & Interim Committees | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| SB249 | Health Care Provider Gross Receipts | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| SJM2 | Frontier Areas Task Force | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HM15 | People Exposed To Radiation | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| SB41 | Turquoise Alert System | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HJM4 | Direct Air Capture Technology | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| SB357 | Essential Services Development Act | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HJM6 | Strengthen Relations With Taiwan | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HB450 | Capital Outlay Projects | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HM31 | "citizen Science Day" | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HM34 | Study Domestic Violence Service Gaps | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HM29 | Driver's Licenses & Diabetes | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HM24 | Corrections & Cyfd Staffing Levels | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HM32 | Study Means Of Teacher Advancement | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HM38 | Restoration Of Route 66 | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HM42 | Didelphis Virginiana, Important Marsupial | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HM43 | Hispanic & Bilingual Education Programs | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HM41 | Assess Blocked Train Crossing Times | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HJM9 | Artificial Intelligence Interim Committee | House Final Passage | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| Committee | Position | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail | New Mexico House Education Committee | 9 | |
| Detail | New Mexico House Rules and Order of Business Committee | 10 | |
| Detail | New Mexico House Transportation, Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee | Vice Chair | 2 |
| Detail | New Mexico Joint Economic and Rural Development and Policy Committee | Advisory | 17 |
| Detail | New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee | 4 |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM | New Mexico House District 34 | House | Democrat | In Office | 01/15/2019 |