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Votes and key details (selected items recorded on the House floor):

- House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 253 — Passed 38-25. Seals eviction records for tenants who prevail in court; losing tenants’ records remain public for three years then sealed (see separate article).

- House Bill 330 (twice amended) — Passed 47-16. Establishes Land Grant Merced Infrastructure Fund and Acequia Infrastructure Fund within the severance tax bonding framework for infrastructure projects in land-grant and acequia communities (see separate article).

- House Bill 448 (with emergency clause) — Passed 49-17. Creates the Office of Housing Planning and Production administratively attached to DFA and includes a $2 million nonrecurring appropriation for start-up staffing and contracts (see separate article).

- House Bill 453 (as amended) — Passed 47-16. Creates a creditworthiness assistance program administered by Housing New Mexico / MFA, pairing tenant financial-literacy training with capped assistance for property managers (see separate article).

- House Bill 209 (as amended) — Passed 63-0. Creates a Sunshine Portal Fund (administrative housekeeping); final passage recorded unanimously.

- House Bill 298 — Passed 62-0. Municipal code update; final passage recorded unanimously.

- House Bill 357 — Passed 60-0. Mandates additional billing rules for Medicaid waiver participants (floor summary); final passage recorded unanimously.

- House Bill 327 (House Bill 327 appears as HB 340/HB 340-related items during intro/floor) — Several technical bills and committee substitutes read and referred; consult clerk’s record for referral details.

- House Bill 427 / House Bill 427-related water trust update (House Bill 427 appears in calendar as HB 427 context): House Bill 427 as amended (HB 4 27) — Passed 63-0. Amends the Water Project Finance Act to add real-time water monitoring to qualifying projects for the Water Trust Board.

- House Bill 192 (as amended) — Passed (vote recorded). Adds reporting requirements for Department of Information Technology to LFC for trunked radio system subscriber fees (final passage recorded on floor).

Procedure notes: several committee reports were adopted earlier in the session, with committee recommendations referred to subsequent committees as read by clerks. A number of Senate messages were entered by the clerk reporting Senate passage of companion bills; the House “concurrence” process will follow where necessary.

This list highlights floor outcomes announced during the session and is not an exhaustive list of all committee actions or bills considered in committee earlier in the day. For full roll-call records, bill texts, committee reports, and referrals, consult the House clerk’s official record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House - Chamber Mar 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Monday’s House session recorded final passage on multiple bills, including measures on eviction record sealing, housing office creation, land-grant infrastructure funds, tenant credit-assistance, and several technical or code updates. Listed below are bills the House finalized on this floor day with outcomes and key details.","taxTitle","House of Representatives, Legislative, New Mexico","taxId",78418,"location","New Mexico","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6289840,"House OKs program to let property managers enroll applicants with weak credit into an MFA-backed guarantee and training program",1236,16688000,17924000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532076-35c4f17ea794109006b8bbb413650dec&start=16688&end=17924","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532076-35c4f17ea794109006b8bbb413650dec/thumbnail_16688000.jpg","/articles/6289840/New-Mexico/House-OKs-program-to-let-property-managers-enroll-applicants-with-weak-credit-into-an-MFA-backed-guarantee-and-training-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289840-74b95095ebe93508f21d3a37bada3215/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148773&Signature=WvaaJGhBpsprEVNOIS1-MQBRjl6~fuaNnDC~C~rqi~75nDQ3yMEnM2iBgqW26Yk-HZpOdeGwGa~9VLAKmJ2VhMK3xbSB0H9LYQdZKg23oEcnA-273HVSkRPy7EL4UUSblrTit3eU8HV7AjCkIGyjE6lCuuDuFYhHy772GoAC7-8GTdf8Xt1GRyqB8wQXfjLrFZ1~7iTl8q8ULSZtcrC7YKdnSuuzoS9pp2jWABE-~p3St5r4amb5o2fvbJrQqcCsypbVnplyQ3~33XMiohlcl6DSF9IJx4eNzCO0932sPfUrD3qlvAz9kYftjAJRwK66u2ZH~cxr4ZI1sQ~dCCUjHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House approved House Bill 453 on Monday to create a creditworthiness assistance program administered through the state mortgage finance authority (Housing New Mexico / MFA) intended to help tenants who qualify on income and other factors but lack a strong credit history.

Under the program, a property manager can submit a prospective tenant who meets income and rental requirements but whose credit score creates barriers. The tenant would participate in a mandatory financial-literacy and credit training program. The qualifying grantee (a property manager or qualifying housing agency) could receive limited grant payments to cover unpaid rent or property damage tied to a program participant: up to $5,000 per participant and a maximum of $10,000 per property manager per year, as described on the House floor.

Sponsor Representative Arnaudio told the House the measure is voluntary for property managers and tenants and is not rental assistance or eviction prevention: “It is not rental assistance or eviction prevention. If a tenant is unable to make their payments the property manager will still follow their usual procedures,” she said.

Supporters said the program addresses a growing population of households with weak or no credit histories who are otherwise employed and able to meet income requirements. The bill also requires training for tenants about budgeting and credit.

Some members raised constitutional concerns tied to the anti‑donation clause; one legislator voiced opposition on that basis during floor debate. Supporters argued the program fits within the Affordable Housing Act mechanisms and the funding vehicle for MFA/Housing New Mexico.

The House passed the measure on a roll‑call vote of 47-16.

Legislators said the program is intended as a limited risk-sharing tool to encourage property managers to consider applicants who are otherwise suitable tenants.","Lawmakers approved a program for property managers to receive a capped guaranty from Housing New Mexico/MFA for applicants who meet income and other standards but lack traditional credit scores, paired with tenant financial-training requirements.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6289844,"House approves bill to create Land Grant and Acequia infrastructure funds",569,12349000,12918000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532076-35c4f17ea794109006b8bbb413650dec&start=12349&end=12918","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532076-35c4f17ea794109006b8bbb413650dec/thumbnail_12349000.jpg","/articles/6289844/New-Mexico/House-approves-bill-to-create-Land-Grant-and-Acequia-infrastructure-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289844-44a81f2149357bfb05f7f67ca801a927/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148773&Signature=cvlpMjW2Dnh1c6Lgau2rDd8L7yd24aqEhEOOXoJVK2HlW4gS4hSvLQeBbSKAX4xEM3AVUM0EFuI8sBouV~w2Q83p98FXtaiMdm5rNb8DMeiqJb9xrDRrlT0LEc2Iyv0uo-jTFIssxibUahWrBIFs~fR1N1R5xXRmABXlNfzPf~pTN8dwPHYX03TBuZPMrTtJuJPW9-zmcEFsOwKk0yFjNGS-j3HUURjC7ZNU6ZlrKPCit1MpfEnpdPQPojsL23cjRhA1ShR1eo5iO3VpI5ks2irS5PTrs0FsQ5KPic0mSGBWprZDWqfEpWbCvIVu~-3IQXZAJFcBT6LQnpjLKqe6Rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House passed House Bill 330 as twice amended, creating a Land Grant Merced Infrastructure Fund and an Acequia Infrastructure Fund within the state’s severance tax bonding framework, supporters said Monday.

Representative Miguel Garcia, sponsor of the bill, described the measure as a way to create a stable revenue source to address capital needs in Spanish land-grant and acequia communities. He said the legislation places those funds within the state’s severance tax bonding capacity to finance infrastructure projects.

Debate included questions about taxing authority for land grants and the tax policy implications of dedicating severance tax bonding capacity. Representative Duncan opposed the bill in part on tax-policy grounds and said the committee had temporarily tabled tax bills previously; he said this bill represented a departure from that practice.

A question from Representative McQueen clarified that land grants, as political subdivisions of New Mexico, do not have taxing authority. Sponsor Miguel Garcia confirmed the point.

The bill passed final passage on a roll-call vote of 47-16.

Supporters called the measure a correction to support longstanding rural infrastructure needs. Opponents questioned the use of severance tax bonding and the committee process for tax-related proposals.

The bill proceeds to the Senate for consideration.","Lawmakers passed House Bill 330 to establish dedicated infrastructure funds for Spanish land grants and acequia communities using severance tax bonding capacity, supporters said the move will address long-standing capital needs in those communities.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6289849,"House creates Office of Housing Planning and Production, appropriates seed funds",686,15986000,16672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532076-35c4f17ea794109006b8bbb413650dec&start=15986&end=16672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532076-35c4f17ea794109006b8bbb413650dec/thumbnail_15986000.jpg","/articles/6289849/New-Mexico/House-creates-Office-of-Housing-Planning-and-Production-appropriates-seed-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289849-3b6a83e1128a8bbdc6515498987ea3d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148773&Signature=dAd7NStewWCpoNoSNO4awYuqNGTkdC-yTvTld9eRMbwG737j5sbE-GULq3~BtMlIJX0Bbc2ouZ-uHbKXV4YF7NO~t~~s1VzPxgz0Km6F6syBvWUVVnQ1xkIE-geyp3UAyv7benKS8l0VKlbRkNuCceeMyqql6GmKvTjTb2R09a6SapEkrGEyB5pmBC8izsDBB5-1Ac5LBoXJaa~5PwF1jL8JORtg0QWrtMZ3FdgnaF7JNuMERL2WDQejpXB12D8wv3nDZ~qiJgbyrcdIEg05T7IESnLLvsiG4JWjk~Mi7os0e24aPeBHhPPP1Vj-4UzH1pAOCznBdTwB9XG4Efz84Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Mexico House on Monday approved House Bill 448, creating the Office of Housing Planning and Production and directing it to coordinate state housing policy, reduce regulatory barriers and help local governments and tribal nations expand housing supply.

Representative Dixon, the bill sponsor, described the office as a vehicle to coordinate federal and state housing resources, offer technical assistance to municipalities and tribes, and collect better data on housing needs. The bill attaches the office administratively to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) and includes a $2 million nonrecurring appropriation to staff the office and contract for specialized services.

Supporters said the office will centralize efforts, help communities navigate federal funding, and focus on increasing supply at multiple income levels. Representative Dixon told the House the office would hire two full-time equivalents (FTEs) and use the remaining funds for contracts, data dashboards and technical assistance.

Opponents raised concerns about creating a new executive-branch office instead of expanding the Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA, now Housing New Mexico), which has an existing statutory structure and board. Critics also said the state still has high funded vacancy rates in state government and questioned whether the executive branch office would give the legislature adequate oversight.

The sponsor said placing the office at DFA provides legislative oversight through appropriations and allows collaboration with DFA’s Local Government Division and Federal Grants Bureau. The bill passed the House on a 49-17 roll-call vote.

Representative Dixon said the office will focus on six objectives: support private development; reduce regulatory barriers; decrease chronic homelessness; support local and tribal solutions; improve homelessness and housing data; and leverage federal funds. The sponsor and several colleagues said multiyear efforts will be necessary, and the appropriation is intended as seed funding with performance metrics to be tracked by the Legislative Finance Committee.

The measure now advances to the Senate.","The House passed legislation to establish an Office of Housing Planning and Production administratively attached to the Department of Finance and Administration, with an initial nonrecurring appropriation to hire staff and fund contracts to expand housing supply and coordinate homelessness responses.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6289854,"House passes bill to seal eviction records for tenants who prevail in court",5467,6856000,12323000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532076-35c4f17ea794109006b8bbb413650dec&start=6856&end=12323","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532076-35c4f17ea794109006b8bbb413650dec/thumbnail_6856000.jpg","/articles/6289854/New-Mexico/House-passes-bill-to-seal-eviction-records-for-tenants-who-prevail-in-court","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289854-64b3a1a3b47cf9b6ed3b1f1c5882c0f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148773&Signature=GJiU3BZE81ifPuh17YIP-W3FU1Wx92~lDz8NBmLgUrpkEKkeP0GHMQUhyX8CSl6zQLCdfqj0g6WnkJW71tXTqzj~GVwb8FRI9GYHY1A6C9N9vu0n5rAtqmygkPlk5kBnP2N-h6i1Y~KdK0~z5ErRNRUeyVOYWxcI~k5sBYI3H-QFejYH4YFKG9abgRzeZh~v9z3qXUBhyd7R-m40TVDsxJHcsZr2nsgRU3Qs9j6aKPgzonKJs9ykup9Aa~9BTRf0DoJvwE~LVCW909eU4ryFFN3nLm8P2nPyG~uTZ-zia5y1HC1ES1s5Z6BeJxEunEh2ISrMKV~UzhmY2XtoDeEP6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Mexico House on Monday approved the House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 253, a measure that changes how eviction court records are processed and made available to third parties.

Supporters said the bill will seal eviction records for tenants who prevail in court and make records for tenants who lose public for three years before they are automatically sealed. Advocates framed the change as a way to prevent tenant-screening companies and landlords from indefinitely stigmatizing people who successfully defend against eviction filings.

Representative Romero, the bill sponsor, told the House the change “modernizes the way in which we data process through certain court records with that being pertaining to eviction specifically” and said many eviction filings do not result in an actual eviction. Romero said estimates show roughly 15,000 eviction filings a year in New Mexico and about 55,500 filings since March 2020.

During debate, members asked how the bill would treat repeat offenders and cases involving property damage or criminal activity. The sponsor said records for tenants who lose would remain public for three years from adjudication, and the three-year tolling would apply independently for each eviction. She said the bill was modeled on practices in other states and that the Administrative Office of the Courts worked with legislators on the language.

Representative Duncan offered an amendment to carve out an exception so that court records in which a judgment awarded damages to an owner for harm beyond unpaid rent would not be sealed, and to disqualify people who had previously been parties to any eviction action from sealing. The amendment was declared unfriendly by the sponsor and the House voted to table it; the motion to table passed by a roll-call of 40-26.

Final passage of the committee substitute was approved on a roll-call vote of 38-25.

Supporters said the bill balances landlords’ need for information about tenants with a pathway for people who win eviction cases to avoid a long-term screening penalty. Critics said landlords and small property owners who suffer damage or unpaid judgments could be left less protected and pressed for stronger safeguards or data on how the change would affect rental markets.

The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.","The House approved a bill to change how eviction court records are stored and shared: records for tenants who win will be sealed indefinitely while records for those who lose will remain public for three years. Sponsors said the measure aims to reduce screening-related barriers to housing.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: House floor actions include housing, infrastructure and court-record bills

House OKs program to let property managers enroll applicants with weak credit into an MFA-backed guarantee and training program

House approves bill to create Land Grant and Acequia infrastructure funds

House creates Office of Housing Planning and Production, appropriates seed funds

House passes bill to seal eviction records for tenants who prevail in court