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New MexicoSB 3432025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

TEACHER SALARY RATES CHANGES

Sponsored By: William P. Soules (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Minimum pay for teachers and counselors

Beginning July 1, 2025, New Mexico sets statewide minimum salaries for standard 9.5-month contracts. Teachers get at least $50,000 at Level One, $60,000 at Level Two, and $70,000 at Level Three-A. Counselors licensed at Level Three or Three-A under the School Personnel Act and department rules get at least $70,000. Teachers also get extra pay for extended learning time or K-12 plus teaching, at the same rate as base salary.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William P. Soules

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 99 • No: 0

House vote • 3/21/2025

Final House Vote

Yes: 66 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/27/2025

Final Senate Vote

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor - Chapter 145 - Apr. 10

    4/10/2025Senate

  2. Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:66 N:0

    3/21/2025House

  3. HAFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

    3/20/2025House

  4. HEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

    3/10/2025House

  5. Sent to HEC - Referrals: HEC/HAFC

    2/27/2025Senate

  6. Passed in the Senate - Y:33 N:0

    2/27/2025Senate

  7. SFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

    2/26/2025Senate

  8. SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

    2/17/2025Senate

  9. Sent to SEC - Referrals: SEC/SFC

    2/10/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Final Version

    4/11/2025

    PDF

  • HAFC Committee Report   3/20/25

    3/20/2025

    PDF

  • HEC Committee Report   3/10/25

    3/10/2025

    PDF

  • SFC Committee Report   2/26/25

    2/26/2025

    PDF

  • SEC Committee Report   2/17/25

    2/17/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/10/2025

    HTMLPDF

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