All Roll Calls
Yes: 68 • No: 41
New MexicoHB 912025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
PUBLIC UTILITY RATE STRUCTURES
Sponsored By: Kristina Ortez (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New utility rate and low-income relief options
Beginning July 1, 2025, New Mexico's Public Regulation Commission can approve rates and programs aimed at lowering low-income customers' energy costs. It can also approve energy-saving programs for these customers under the Efficient Use of Energy Act. The law also allows approved rates to support economic development or keep existing utility demand. These options are exceptions to the general ban on unreasonable differences in utility rates or service, which otherwise remains. Commission approval is required, and the law guarantees neither a program nor a savings amount.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kristina Ortez
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Mimi Stewart
Democratic • Senate
Patricia Roybal Caballero
Democratic • House
Tara L. Lujan
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/20/2025
Final Senate Vote
Yes: 26 • No: 16
House vote • 2/25/2025
Final House Vote
Yes: 42 • No: 25
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor - Chapter 147 - Apr. 10
4/10/2025SenatePassed in the Senate - Y:26 N:16
3/20/2025SenateSTBTC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/14/2025SenateSCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/4/2025SenateSent to SCONC - Referrals: SCONC/STBTC
2/26/2025SenatePassed in the House of Representatives - Y:42 N:25
2/25/2025HouseHENRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2/18/2025HouseHGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
2/10/2025HouseSent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC/HENRC
1/23/2025SenateSent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
Senate
Bill Text
Final Version
4/11/2025
STBTC Committee Report 3/14/25
3/14/2025
SCONC Committee Report 3/04/25
3/4/2025
HENRC Committee Report 2/18/25
2/18/2025
HGEIC Committee Report 2/10/25
2/10/2025
Introduced
1/14/2025