RELEASE: Governor Lujan Grisham signs 41 bills into law
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed 41 bills into law, addressing a wide range of priorities including healthcare access, economic development, education, environmental protection, and public safety. The legislation represents the administration’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life for New Mexicans across the state. A complete list of bills signed by the governor is below: Healthcare improvements : HB 056: Medicaid Reimbursements for Birth Centers HB 078: Prohibit Discrimination Against 340B Entities HB 117: Death Certificate by Physician Assistant HB 171: Pharmacy Custodial Care Facilities HB 178: Nursing Practice Changes SB 120: No Behavioral Health Cost Sharing SB 122: Expand Prescription Drug Donation Program SB 249: Health Care Provider Gross Receipts Energy and environmental protection: HB 093: Advanced Grid Technology Plans HB 128: NMFA Local Solar Access Fund HB 137: Strategic Water Supply Act HB 140: ‘Hazardous Waste Constituent’ Definition HB 212: Per- & Poly-Flouroalkyl Protection Act HB 240: Drinking Water System Grants & Loans HB 295: Tax On Property Owned by NM RETA SB 021: Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Act Economic development: HB 019: Trade Ports Development Act HB 368: High Wage Jobs Tax Credit ‘Threshold Job’ HB 456: Architect & Engineering Services & Construction Education and public service: HB 063: Public School Funding Formula Changes HB 069: Loan Forgiveness Multiplier Act HB 089: Graduate Scholarship Act Changes SB 019: Boards Of Regents Training Requirements SB 146: Educational Opportunity for Military Children HB 336: Certain Retirees Returning to Work Community support and governance: HB 010: RLD Cannabis Enforcement HB 024: Community Governance Attorneys Changes HB 113: Animal Welfare Program and Trust Fund HB 158: Military Base Planning & Impact Act HB 296: Public Accountant Licensure Requirements HB 398: HMO & Contract Provider Exam Time Lines HB 468: Retiring of State Flags SB 088: Medicaid Trust Fund & State Supported Fund SB 092: Horse Racing & Jockey Insurance Fund SB 126: Increase Rural Service Fund Allocations SB 159: Independent Theater Beer & Wine Licenses SB 221: Additional Unfair Insurance Claims Practice SB 267: Housing Application Fees SB 280: NMMI In Capital Outlay Act SB 290: Raise Marriage License Fees SB 357: Essential Services Development Act