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SB 533

PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Woods

New Mexico's SB 533 on public peace, health, safety, and welfare failed to advance from committee and had action postponed indefinitely; bill text never became public.

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Bill Summary · SB 533

Legislative bill overview

SB 533 appears to be a New Mexico state bill addressing public peace, health, safety, and welfare, though specific provisions are not publicly detailed in available records. The bill was introduced by Senator Pat Woods but did not advance through the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee and had further action postponed indefinitely as of June 2025.

Why is this important

Bills addressing "public peace, health, safety & welfare" typically tackle consequential issues affecting community well-being, ranging from public health regulations to safety standards or welfare programs. The bill's indefinite postponement suggests either lack of legislative support, unresolved concerns among committee members, or competing priorities in the session.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill was never printed for public review, making it impossible to assess what specific policies were proposed or which stakeholders supported or opposed it
  • Committee rejection: The Tax, Business and Transportation Committee's decision not to print the bill suggests substantive concerns about its merit, fiscal impact, or jurisdiction
  • No public record: Without available bill text, constituents cannot evaluate whether the proposal aligned with their interests or values

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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