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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS; CREATING THE NEW AMERICANS DIVISION IN THE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING DIVISION DUTIES; REQUIRING REPORTS; REQUIRING A STUDY AND REPORT ON THE WORK, ECONOMIC IMPACT AND STRUCTURE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT IN NEW MEXICO.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "New Americans Division" within the Workforce Solutions Department to help non-citizen residents achieve their full economic potential in New Mexico by supporting job training, educational initiatives, and pathways for professional licensing, while also assisting businesses in attracting global talent and serving as a resource center for relevant policies and naturalization support. The bill also mandates a study and report on the economic impact and structure of refugee resettlement in the state, with findings to be presented to legislative committees and state leadership.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (17)
Cristina Parajón (D)*,
Marianna Anaya (D),
Janelle Anyanonu (D),
Eleanor Chávez (D),
Yanira Gurrola (D),
Day Hochman-Vigil (D),
Ray Lara (D),
Cindy Nava (D),
Kristina Ortez (D),
Harold Pope (D),
Andrea Romero (D),
Pat Roybal Caballero (D),
Angelica Rubio (D),
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D),
Reena Szczepanski (D),
Liz Thomson (D),
Diane Torres-Velásquez (D),
Last Action
Passed in the Senate - Y:22 N:12 (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=124&year=26 |
| SFC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0124FC1.pdf |
| SRC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0124RU1.pdf |
| .233966.2 - Rep. Angelita Mejia Floor Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/floor_amendments/.233966.2.pdf |
| HGEIC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0124GE1.pdf |
| HCPAC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0124CP1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/HB0124.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0124.pdf |
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