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NM SB117

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jay Block

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts all salaries paid by the United States for service in the uniformed services from New Mexico state income tax, expanding the current exemption beyond just active duty armed forces personnel

  • Defines "uniformed services" to include active and reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard; the U.S. Merchant Marine; commissioned corps of the U.S. Public Health Service; commissioned corps of NOAA; and state National Guard

  • Requires taxpayers claiming the exemption to report the exemption amount to the department in a manner specified by the department

  • Mandates the exemption be included in the state's tax expenditure budget with annual aggregate cost reporting

  • Applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Uniformed Svc. Salary Tax Exemption

Last Action

SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees1/23/2026

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