WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

SB 295

PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Peter Wirth

New Mexico SB 295 addressing public peace, health, safety and welfare failed to advance from Senate Judiciary Committee and was indefinitely postponed in March 2026.

action postponed indefinitely
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · SB 295

Legislative bill overview

SB 295 addresses matters related to public peace, health, safety, and welfare in New Mexico, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill was introduced by Senator Peter Wirth but stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee and was postponed indefinitely in March 2026.

Why is this important

The broad categorization under "public peace, health, safety & welfare" suggests this bill potentially addresses significant regulatory or public health matters affecting New Mexico residents. However, without access to the bill's actual text or specific provisions, the concrete impact cannot be determined.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill was not printed for public review, limiting legislative scrutiny and public input before committee consideration
  • Unclear scope: The vague subject matter designation makes it difficult to assess what specific policy areas or populations would be affected
  • Indefinite postponement: The action being postponed rather than formally rejected creates uncertainty about the bill's potential revival in future sessions

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

Sign in to ask a question.