All Roll Calls
Yes: 97 • No: 2
New MexicoSB 2362025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE PLATE
Sponsored By: Heather Berghmans (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Low demand ends special plate access
Starting July 1, 2028, the Motor Vehicle Division reviews Look Twice plate demand every July 1. It checks motor vehicle and motorcycle plates separately, counting new plates and renewals from the previous fiscal year. It compares each total with that category’s average for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. If the total falls below 50% of that average, the Division must stop issuing that category’s plates by September 1.
Drivers get awareness plates with extra fees
Beginning July 1, 2025, New Mexico vehicle and motorcycle owners can request special plates reminding drivers to look twice for motorcycles. Motor vehicle owners pay $45 initially and $15 each year to renew, in addition to regular registration fees. Motorcycle owners pay $40 initially and $10 each year to renew, in addition to regular registration fees. The Motor Vehicle Division keeps $12 from each initial motor vehicle fee and $8 from each initial motorcycle fee. The remaining $33 or $32, plus all renewal fees, fund statewide driver-awareness education and motorcycle training through the Department of Transportation’s Motorcycle Training Fund.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Heather Berghmans
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Leo Jaramillo
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/21/2025
Final House Vote
Yes: 60 • No: 2
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
Final Senate Vote
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor - Chapter 74 - Apr. 7
4/7/2025SenatePassed in the House of Representatives - Y:60 N:2
3/21/2025HouseHAFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/21/2025HouseHTPWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/18/2025HouseSent to HTPWC - Referrals: HTPWC/HAFC
3/5/2025SenatePassed in the Senate - Y:37 N:0
3/4/2025SenateSFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/1/2025SenateSTBTC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
2/26/2025SenateSent to STBTC - Referrals: STBTC/SFC
1/31/2025Senate
Bill Text
Final Version
4/8/2025
HAFC Committee Report 3/21/25
3/21/2025
HTPWC Committee Report 3/18/25
3/18/2025
SFC Committee Report 3/01/25
3/1/2025
STBTC Committee Report 2/26/25
2/26/2025
Introduced
1/31/2025