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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/14/2026
02/14/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS; CREATING AN ADDITIONAL JUDGESHIP IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Create Addition 1st District Judgeship," proposes to increase the number of district judges in the First Judicial District from ten to eleven, as indicated by the insertion of "eleven" where "ten" was previously stated in Section 34-6-4 of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA) 1978. Additionally, it appropriates $451,400 from the general fund to the administrative office of the courts for fiscal year 2027 to cover the expenses of this new judgeship, such as salaries, benefits, and necessary equipment, with any remaining funds reverting to the general fund at the end of that fiscal year.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 02/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=35&year=26 |
| HJC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0035JC1.pdf |
| SFC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0035FC1.pdf |
| Senate SFC1 SB35 233786.2 Committee Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/SB0035FC1%20233786.2%20.pdf |
| SJC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0035JU1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/SB0035.PDF |
| SCC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0035CC1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0035.pdf |
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