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NM HB102
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cristina Parajon
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AI Summary
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Establishes annual compensation for New Mexico legislators equal to the state's median household income, initially set using 2027 data from the American Community Survey published around September 2028
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Adjusts compensation upward or downward every four years based on the most recent reported median household income for New Mexico
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Allows legislators to refuse compensation or compensation increases by filing written notice with the chief clerk, with the option to withdraw the refusal after a legislative session
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Specifies that legislators receiving compensation shall not be considered state employees for any purpose
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Contingent effective date of January 16, 2029, requiring prior certification that a constitutional amendment (Article 4, Section 10) allowing legislative compensation has been approved
Legislative Description
Legislative Compensation
Last Action
Not Printed
1/22/2026