19-02-2025
Today at the Roundhouse, Feb. 19
Feb. 19—The 60-day session is almost at its halfway point, as Thursday marks the final day to introduce bills for this year's session. Here are a few things to watch out for on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Paid family leave: A hotly debated proposal to allow New Mexico employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid parental or medical leave is scheduled for a key hearing in the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. A similar proposal to this year's House Bill 11 was defeated on the House floor last year by a two-vote margin.
Crime bills in the spotlight: A House-approved crime package gets its first — and only — Senate committee hearing. The six-bill package passed the House on a 48-20 vote on Saturday and could face scrutiny in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Behavioral health package hits House: A trio of behavioral health bills approved last week by the Senate are starting their journey through the House of Representatives. One of those measures, Senate Bill 3, is up for debate in the House Health and Human Services Committee, while the other two bills will be discussed by the House Appropriations and Finance Committee.
Honoring veterans: It's Military and Veterans Day at the Legislature, and representatives from the New Mexico National Guard and the Department of Veterans Services will be at the Roundhouse.
