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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION; INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE NEW SOLAR MARKET DEVELOPMENT INCOME TAX CREDIT.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to increase the New Solar Market Development Income Tax Credit, which is designed to encourage the installation of solar thermal systems (used for heating) and photovoltaic systems (used for electricity) in New Mexico. Specifically, the bill raises the credit amount from thirty percent to thirty percent of the purchase and installation costs, with a maximum credit of $15,000 per taxpayer per year, up from $6,000. It also increases the annual aggregate amount of credits that can be certified by the energy, minerals and natural resources department to $30 million. The bill also clarifies that applications for certification will be considered in the order received and that the credit is applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Mimi Stewart (D)*,
Debbie O'Malley (D),
Liz Stefanics (D),
Reena Szczepanski (D),
Nicole Tobiassen (R),
Last Action
House Taxation & Revenue Committee (08:30:00 2/16/2026 Room 317) (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=55&year=26 |
| House HTRC1 SB55 234132.1 Committee Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/SB0055TR1%20234132.1%20.pdf |
| House HTRC1 SB55 234032.1 Committee Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/SB0055TR1%20234032.1%20.pdf |
| HENRC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0055EN1.pdf |
| SFC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0055FC1.pdf |
| STBTC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0055CT1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/SB0055.PDF |
| SCC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0055CC1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0055.pdf |
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