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HB 361

PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matthew McQueen

New Mexico HB 361 on public peace, health, safety, and welfare stalled in committee and was postponed indefinitely without being formally printed or advanced.

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Bill Summary · HB 361

Legislative bill overview

HB 361 addresses public peace, health, safety, and welfare in New Mexico, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available record. The bill was introduced by Representative Matthew McQueen but was not advanced through the House Rules and Order of Business Committee and had its consideration postponed indefinitely as of March 2026.

Why is this important

Bills addressing public peace, health, safety, and welfare typically affect broad populations and government services. The bill's failure to progress through initial committee stages suggests either lack of legislative support, unresolved concerns among committee members, or competing priorities in the legislative agenda.

Potential points of contention

  • Without access to the bill's text, the specific provisions causing postponement are unclear, but broad "public welfare" bills often face disagreement over funding, regulatory scope, or implementation mechanisms
  • Committee's decision not to print the bill for formal consideration suggests substantive objections that prevented advancement
  • The indefinite postponement indicates the bill may not have viable support for passage in its current form

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

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