All Roll Calls
Yes: 88 • No: 15
New MexicoSB 3762025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS
Sponsored By: Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Extra premium help for state employees
The Health Care Authority must create a program using Health Care Affordability Fund appropriations to help state employees pay health contributions. Employees must enroll in a plan covered by the Health Care Purchasing Act and must not qualify for Medicaid. They must have modified adjusted gross income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. Alternatively, they can qualify with employee-only coverage and an annual state salary of $50,000 or less. Assistance covers part or all of their net contributions, but the law does not set each person’s payment.
State employees get help and choices
Beginning July 1, 2025, New Mexico pays 80% of group insurance costs for covered state employees. The state pays 100% of contributions due for employees injured during public safety duties and on approved workers’ compensation leave. By July 1, 2026, the Health Care Authority must offer state employees different health plan designs and cost-sharing options. The law does not set those plans’ prices.
Premium help for National Guard members
New Mexico can use Health Care Affordability Fund money to pay some or all of eligible National Guard members’ net premiums. Members must belong to the New Mexico National Guard and qualify for federal TRICARE Reserve Select coverage. The law does not guarantee assistance or set each member’s payment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
George K. Muñoz
Democratic • Senate
Pete Campos
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/21/2025
Final House Vote
Yes: 52 • No: 13
Senate vote • 3/11/2025
Final Senate Vote
Yes: 36 • No: 2 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor - Chapter 80 - Apr. 7
4/7/2025SenatePassed in the House of Representatives - Y:52 N:13
3/21/2025HouseHAFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/18/2025HouseHGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/15/2025HouseSent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC/HAFC
3/12/2025SenatePassed in the Senate - Y:36 N:2
3/11/2025SenateSFC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution
3/7/2025SenateSent to committee - Referrals: SFC
3/6/2025Senatew/drn s/calendar re-ref SFC
3/6/2025legislatureSFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
3/5/2025SenateSTBTC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
2/26/2025SenateSent to STBTC - Referrals: STBTC/SFC
2/13/2025Senate
Bill Text
Final Version
4/8/2025
HAFC Committee Report 3/18/25
3/18/2025
HGEIC Committee Report 3/15/25
3/15/2025
SFC Committee Report 2 3/07/25
3/7/2025
SFC Committee Substitute 3/07/25
3/7/2025
SFC Committee Report 3/05/25
3/5/2025
STBTC Committee Report 2/26/25
2/26/2025
Introduced
2/13/2025