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Senate clears bill allowing transit districts to create transit police for buses
Summary
Senate Bill 123 was approved to amend the Regional Transit Act so regional transit districts may create transit law enforcement for buses and local service areas including Santa Fe and other northern counties.
The Senate passed Senate Bill 123 on third reading to amend the Regional Transit Act and authorize regional transit districts to create transit law‑enforcement entities for buses in their service area.
Senator Jaramillo, sponsor, said the bill “will allow for any of the 4 existing RTDs to create their own transit law enforcement agency if needed as currently permitted on trains like the rail runner.” The amendment updates statute to clarify that law enforcement authority may extend to regional transit district buses in specified counties and pueblos.
Debate on the floor was brief and the sponsor moved final passage under the Senate’s routine procedures. The published floor record shows the motion to pass the bill and a unanimous‑consent style passage request; a recorded final tally was not printed in the floor excerpt provided.
Supporters said the bill aligns bus service with existing rail transit enforcement models. The measure passed the Senate and will proceed in the legislative process.
