All Roll Calls
Yes: 105 • No: 0
New MexicoSB 1042026 Regular SessionSenate
REMOVAL OF WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEMBERS
Sponsored By: Peter Wirth (Democratic)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Mexico wildlife commissioners gain removal protections
Beginning January 1, 2027, New Mexico wildlife commissioners can be removed only for incompetence, neglect of duty, or wrongdoing in office. The governor can start removal proceedings, but commissioners must receive notice and a chance to be heard. Only the New Mexico Supreme Court can hear these cases initially, and its decision is final. These protections do not prevent vacancies caused by death, resignation, loss of required qualifications, or three consecutive missed meetings.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Peter Wirth
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Crystal Brantley
Republican • Senate
Matthew McQueen
Democratic • House
Nathan P. Small
Democratic • House
Pete Campos
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/14/2026
Final House Vote
Yes: 69 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
Final Senate Vote
Yes: 36 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
LAW WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
2/19/2026legislaturePassed in the House of Representatives - Y:69 N:0
2/14/2026HouseHENRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2/12/2026HouseSent to HENRC - Referrals: HENRC
2/11/2026SenatePassed in the Senate - Y:36 N:0
2/11/2026SenateSJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2/10/2026SenateSRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
1/30/2026SenateSCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
1/29/2026SenateSent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SRC/SJC
1/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
Final Version
2/24/2026
HENRC Committee Report 2/12/26
2/12/2026
SJC Committee Report 2/10/26
2/10/2026
SRC Committee Report 1/30/26
1/30/2026
SCC Committee Report 1/29/26
1/29/2026
Introduced
1/23/2026