Legislative Session Tracking Sheets
Find the active and historical Legislative Session Tracking Sheets here.
The Utton Center's 2026 Legislative Session Tracking Sheet
The Legislative Session Begins on January 20
January 20th, marked the start of the Second Session of the 57th New Mexico Legislature. This “short session” (30 days) is a sprint to the February 19th finish line and will focus on the state budget, budget-related issues, agency spending, and other items placed on the legislative agenda by the governor.
While “long sessions” (60 days) in odd-numbered years generally see more major policy debates, short session budget years are just as important. Public policy is realized through budget decisions, and budget allocation has real impacts for all of New Mexico.
Here at the Utton Center, we’ll be tracking the water-related bills in a document on this page. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Important dates:
January 20: Session begins, Higher Education Day at the Roundhouse.
January 30: Earth Science Day at the Roundhouse.
February 4: Deadline for introduction (as a general rule, no new bills may be introduced after this date).
February 6: Public Lands Day at the Roundhouse.
February 19: Session ends.
March 11: Any legislation not acted upon by the governor is pocket vetoed (vetoed due to inaction rather than an affirmative veto).
May 20: Effective date of most legislation passed during the session.
The Utton Center's 2026 Legislative Session Tracking Sheet
Legislative tracking sheet will be update twice a week. For trouble viewing the file, please contact sairispg@unm.edu.
Legislative Tracking Sheet 2026
The Utton Center's 2025 Legislative Session Tracking Sheet
Legislative tracking sheet will be update twice a week. For trouble viewing the file, please contact sairispg@unm.edu.
Final Legislative Tracking Sheet 2025The Utton Center's 2024 Legislative Session Tracking Sheet
The Utton Center is tracking water related legislation proposed in the 2023 New Mexico legislative session. You can view our water legislation tracker here. Excel Sheet
