12:05 → 14:12(2m 7s)
Chamber opened with an invocation led by an unnamed speaker (prayer asking for civility during bill debate) followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Representative Eleanor Chavez.
The New Mexico House met for Legislative Day 3: the session opened with prayer and the pledge, recognized visiting students and community groups, adopted multiple committee reports, passed Senate Bill 19 (school finance deadline), debated and passed House Bill 9 (prohibiting state/local participation in civil immigration detention contracts) after a heated floor debate and a failed hold‑harmless amendment, and passed Senate Bill 2 (transportation bonding) following debate over fees and a defeated substitute. Major points included economic-impact concerns from rural counties, legal questions about civil vs. criminal immigration custody, and a months‑long timetable for transportation projects.
