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NM HB230

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randall Pettigrew

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a permanent 12-member Interim Administrative Rule Oversight Committee with equal appointments from House and Senate majority and minority floor leaders, required to meet at least monthly during the interim

  • Committee must review proposed executive agency rules, analyze fiscal impacts, assess compliance with authorizing statutes, and submit written recommendations to the proposing agency, attorney general, and governor during the public comment period

  • Amends the State Rules Act to require agencies to include a fiscal impact statement with any proposed rule estimated to cost more than $1,000,000 to implement

  • Fiscal impact statements must address impacts on agencies, municipalities, counties, and businesses, whether the rule constitutes a funded or unfunded mandate, and whether it's necessary for federal compliance

  • Appropriates $2,000,000 from the general fund to the Legislative Council Service for FY 2027 to staff the committee (up to 4 staff members), with effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Interim Admin. Rules Oversight Committee

Last Action

Not Printed

1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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