All Roll Calls
Yes: 82 • No: 0
New MexicoHB 5532025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
TIMBER GRADING ACT
Sponsored By: Harlan Vincent (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Sawmill graders face possible certificate fees
New Mexico’s Forestry Division may charge up to $250 to issue a timber-grading certificate. This fee applies to sawmill owners and employees seeking the certificate. The law does not require a fee, so the Division can charge less or nothing.
Sawmills gain grading rights and duties
New Mexico’s Forestry Division must offer a timber-grading certificate program for sawmill owners and employees. Those who complete it receive certificates that expire after five years. State grading and labeling rules must follow the American Lumber Standard Committee’s system. Certified graders may only grade and label timber processed at a sawmill they own or operate. They must give purchasers labels listing the grader, sawmill name and location, timber species, quantity, type, and intended use location. Labels must also list harvest or processing dates, grading dates, and moisture content at grading. Covered timber includes lumber, structural beams, and vigas milled in New Mexico. State-graded and certified timber is allowed in all residential and commercial buildings in New Mexico. End users must give building inspectors the labels, which replace grade stamps and carry the same grading status as accredited-agency stamps. The Division can suspend or revoke certificates for good cause, with notice, a hearing opportunity, and appeal rights.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Harlan Vincent
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Brian G. Baca
Republican • House
Derrick J. Lente
Democratic • House
Doreen Y. Gallegos
Democratic • House
Gail Armstrong
Republican • House
Jimmy G. Mason
Republican • House
John Block
Republican • House
Luis M. Terrazas
Republican • House
Mark Duncan
Republican • House
Meredith A. Dixon
Democratic • House
Nathan P. Small
Democratic • House
Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales
Democratic • Senate
Sarah Silva
Democratic • House
William A. Hall II
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/22/2025
Final Senate Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0
House vote • 3/13/2025
Final House Vote
Yes: 48 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor - Chapter 49 - Apr. 7
4/7/2025SenatePassed in the Senate - Y:34 N:0
3/22/2025SenateSTBTC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/18/2025SenateSent to STBTC - Referrals: STBTC
3/13/2025SenatePassed in the House of Representatives - Y:48 N:0
3/13/2025HouseHAFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
3/8/2025HouseHENRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2/25/2025HouseSent to HENRC - Referrals: HENRC/HAFC
2/20/2025Senate
Bill Text
Final Version
4/8/2025
STBTC Committee Report 3/18/25
3/18/2025
HAFC Committee Report 3/08/25
3/8/2025
HENRC Committee Report 2/25/25
2/25/2025
Introduced
2/20/2025