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HB 348

PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alan Martinez

New Mexico HB 348 on public peace, health, safety, and welfare was never printed and indefinitely postponed, preventing public review or legislative action.

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Bill Summary · HB 348

Legislative bill overview

HB 348 was introduced in the New Mexico House of Representatives by Alan Martinez focusing on matters of public peace, health, safety, and welfare. The bill was referred to the House Rules and Order of Business Committee but was never formally printed for consideration, and its action was subsequently postponed indefinitely in March 2026.

Why is this important

Without access to the bill's specific text or detailed provisions, the full scope of its intended impact cannot be assessed. However, bills addressing public peace, health, safety, and welfare typically affect broad segments of the population through regulatory, funding, or policy changes in areas like healthcare, law enforcement, emergency services, or public health measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill was never printed or made publicly available in standard legislative format, making it impossible for constituents to review or comment on its contents
  • Procedural failure: Postponement indefinitely without explanation or rescheduling suggests either lack of sponsor follow-up, insufficient support, or unresolved drafting issues
  • Unknown scope: The broad categorical language (public peace, health, safety, welfare) could encompass controversial areas, but specific concerns cannot be identified without the bill text

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

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