Bill > SB498

This bill amends Section 12-3-4 of the New Mexico State Statutes to add the lowrider as the official state vehicle of New Mexico. The bill is part of a broader section of state law that designates various official state symbols, such as the state flower (yucca), state bird (roadrunner), state vegetables (chile and pinto beans), and many other unique identifiers. By adding the lowrider, the bill recognizes this customized automobile style, which is particularly associated with Hispanic car culture and has deep roots in New Mexico and the Southwest, as a significant cultural symbol worthy of official state recognition. The lowrider will now join an eclectic list of state symbols that reflect New Mexico's rich cultural heritage, taking its place alongside other distinctive state emblems like the bolo tie, the green chile roasting aroma, and the state question "Red or green?"

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=498&year=25