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N.M. Stat. § 7-2-7.5 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 7-2-7.5
§ 7-2-7.5. Supplemental 2021 income tax rebates
Status: in_force

A. A resident who files an individual New Mexico income tax return for taxable year 2021 by May 31, 2023 and who is not a dependent of another individual is eligible for two tax rebates pursuant to this section; provided that the resident did not receive a relief payment pursuant to Section 2 of this 2022 act.

B. For a resident who files an income tax return by May 31, 2022:

(1) the first tax rebate shall be made as soon as possible, but no later than June 30, 2022, in the following amounts:

(a) five hundred dollars ($500) for heads of household, surviving spouses and married individuals filing joint returns; and

(b) two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for single individuals and married individuals filing separate returns; and

(2) the second tax rebate shall be made between August 1 and August 30, 2022 in the following amounts:

(a) five hundred dollars ($500) for heads of household, surviving spouses and married individuals filing joint returns; and

(b) two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for single individuals and married individuals filing separate returns.

C. For a resident who files an income tax return for taxable year 2021 after May 31, 2022, rebates shall be made in the amounts and as provided in Subsection B of this section as soon as possible after the return is received; provided that a rebate shall not be allowed for a return filed after May 31, 2023.

D. The rebates provided by this section may be deducted from the taxpayer's New Mexico income tax liability for taxable year 2021. If the amount of rebate exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability, the excess shall be refunded to the taxpayer.

E. The department may require a taxpayer to claim a rebate provided by this section on forms and in a manner required by the department.
N.M. Stat. § 48-7-21 — NM Code / Chapter 48 / Article 7 / Section 48-7-21
§ 48-7-21. Security; safeguard
Status: in_force

Any lender who feels the security interest is endangered by the transfer of a real property loan may proceed by foreclosure; provided that the lender shall, as a condition to such foreclosure, prove that the security interest in the property would be substantially impaired.
N.M. Stat. § 73-9-30 — NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 9 / Section 73-9-30
§ 73-9-30. Claims against district; verification; allowance; warrants; register; payment
Status: in_force

No claims shall be paid by the district treasurer until the same shall have been allowed by the board, and only upon warrants signed by the president and countersigned by the secretary, which warrants shall state the date authorized by the board and for what purpose: provided, no warrant shall be issued or obligation incurred unless the district treasurer has sufficient funds on hand to pay such warrant when it is presented for payment. All claims against the district shall be verified and the secretary of the district is hereby authorized and empowered to administered [administer] oaths to the parties verifying said claims, the same as the county clerk or a notary public might do. The district treasurer shall keep a register in which he shall enter each warrant as issued and as presented for payment, showing the date and amount of such warrant, to whom payable, the date of the presentation for payment, the date of payment, and all warrants shall be paid in the order of their presentation for payment to the district treasurer. All warrants shall be drawn payable to the claimant or bearer, the same as county warrants.
N.M. Stat. § 31-15-2.1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 31 / Article 15 / Section 31-15-2.1
§ 31-15-2.1. Public defender commission; membership; terms; removal
Status: in_force

A. The public defender commission, created pursuant to Article 6, Section 39 of the constitution of New Mexico , consists of eleven members. Members shall be appointed as follows:

(1) the governor shall appoint one member;

(2) the chief justice of the supreme court shall appoint three members;

(3) the dean of the university of New Mexico school of law shall appoint three members;

(4) the speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint one member;

(5) the majority floor leaders of each chamber shall each appoint one member; and

(6) the president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint one member.

B. The appointments made by the chief justice of the supreme court and the dean of the university of New Mexico school of law shall follow the appointments made by the other appointing authorities and shall be made in such a manner so that each of the two largest major political parties, as defined in the Election Code, shall be equally divided on the commission.

C. Initial appointments to the commission shall be made by July 1, 2013. If a position remains vacant on July 1, 2013, the supreme court shall fill the vacancy. Initial terms of members appointed by the dean of the university of New Mexico school of law, the speaker of the house of representatives and the majority floor leader of the senate shall be for three years; and initial terms of members appointed by the governor and the chief justice of the supreme court shall be for two years.

D. Subsequent terms shall be for four years. A commission member shall not serve more than two consecutive terms. A commission member shall serve until the member's successor has been appointed and qualified. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the appointing authority for the remainder of the unexpired term.

E. A member may be removed by the commission for malfeasance, misfeasance or neglect of duty. If a member's professional status changes to render the member ineligible pursuant to the Public Defender Act, the member shall resign immediately.

F. Members of the commission are entitled to compensation pursuant to the provisions of the Per Diem and Mileage Act and shall receive no other perquisite, compensation or allowance.

G. The commission is administratively attached to the department, and staff for the commission shall be provided by the department.
N.M. Stat. § 53-19-60.1 — NM Code / Chapter 53 / Article 19 / Section 53-19-60.1
§ 53-19-60.1. Conversions and mergers; conversion of limited liability company to corporation, partnership or limited partnership
Status: in_force

A. A limited liability company may be converted to a corporation, partnership or limited partnership pursuant to this section.

B. The terms and conditions of a conversion of a limited liability company to a corporation, partnership or limited partnership shall be approved by the number or percentage of the members or managers specifically required for conversion in the operating agreement or, in absence of such a provision in the operating agreement, by all the members.

C. An agreement of conversion shall set forth the terms and conditions of the conversion of the members' interests in the limited liability company into interests in the corporation, partnership or limited partnership or the cash or other consideration to be paid or delivered as a result of the conversion of the members' interests, or a combination of these.

D. After a conversion is approved under Subsection B of this section, the limited liability company shall file with the commission [secretary of state], if the converted entity is a partnership, a statement containing the items set forth below, if the converted entity is a corporation, articles of incorporation and a statement containing the items set forth below and, if the converted entity is a limited partnership, a certificate of limited partnership and a statement containing the items set forth below:

(1) a statement that the corporation, partnership or limited partnership was converted from a limited liability company;

(2) the former name of the limited liability company;

(3) a statement of the number of votes cast by the members or managers entitled to vote for and against the conversion and, if the vote is other than a unanimous vote of the members, the number or percentage of members or managers required to approve the conversion under Subsection B of this section; and

(4) a statement that the articles of organization of the limited liability company are to be canceled as of the date the conversion takes effect.

E. The filing of articles of incorporation for a corporation, a statement for a partnership or a certificate of limited partnership for a limited partnership resulting from a conversion pursuant to this section, cancels the articles of organization of the limited liability company as of the date the conversion takes effect.

F. A conversion takes effect when articles of incorporation, a certificate of limited partnership or statement required if the converted entity is a partnership, are filed with the commission [secretary of state] or at any later date specified in the filed document.
N.M. Stat. § 10-11-26 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 10 / Article 11 / Section 10-11-26
§ 10-11-26. State general member coverage plan 2; state contribution rate
Status: in_force

The state shall contribute thirteen and eighty-three one-hundredths percent of the salary of each member covered by state general member coverage plan 2.
N.M. Stat. § 57-27-1 — NM Code / Chapter 57 / Article 27 / Section 57-27-1
§ 57-27-1. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Assistive Device Lemon Law”.
N.M. Stat. § 53-7B-7 — NM Code / Chapter 53 / Article 7B / Section 53-7B-7
§ 53-7B-7. Annual audit and report
Status: in_force

A. The board shall contract annually with an independent certified public accountant, approved by the state auditor, to perform an examination and audit of the accounts and books of the research applications center, including its receipts, disbursements, contracts, leases, sinking funds, investments and any other records and papers relating to its financial standing. The certified public accountant shall make a determination as to whether the research applications center has complied with the provisions of the New Mexico Research Applications Act. The person performing the audit shall furnish copies of the audit report to the governor; the secretary of state, where they shall be placed on file and made available for inspection by the general public; and the legislative finance committee.

B. An annual report of the activities during the previous fiscal year of the research applications center shall be provided by the board to the legislative finance committee at least ninety days in advance of each regular legislative session. The report shall contain an operating budget for the current fiscal year, a proposed budget for the next fiscal year, a list of the present employee positions and the salaries paid for each position and a list of all contracts entered into during the past fiscal year and the current fiscal year to date and the amount expended to date under each contract. The legislative finance committee shall forward any report submitted to any interim or standing legislative committees as deemed appropriate. Upon request of the appropriate committee, the board or the board of directors of any corporation formed by the research applications center shall appear before any interim or standing legislative committee to provide an accounting of all activities.
N.M. Stat. § 22-15-1 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 15 / Section 22-15-1
§ 22-15-1. Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 22-15-1 through 22-15-14 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Instructional Material Law”.
N.M. Stat. § 21-21B-7 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 21 / Article 21B / Section 21-21B-7
§ 21-21B-7. Students; eligibility
Status: in_force

A student is eligible for employment in the state work-study program if he is enrolled at least a one-half-time student, is in compliance with the institution's satisfactory academic progress requirements, is a resident of New Mexico and has legally entered the United States. The commission on higher education shall establish criteria to apply in determining whether the enrollment and residency requirements are met by the applicant.
N.M. Stat. § 58-16-9 — NM Code / Chapter 58 / Article 16 / Section 58-16-9
§ 58-16-9. Off-premises ATM considered a financial institution branch office
Status: in_force

A. An off-premises ATM is a branch office of a financial institution. Subject to the limitations contained in the Remote Financial Service Unit Act [this article], in-state financial institutions are authorized to install one or more off-premises ATMs. Before installing or operating an off-premises ATM, the in-state financial institution shall first obtain the approval of the director to install and operate the off-premises ATM, which written approval shall not be withheld by the director unless good cause is shown. The director, in making this determination, shall take into account, but not by way of limitation, factors such as the financial history and condition of the applicant, the adequacy of its capital structure, its future earnings prospects and the general character of its management, the future earnings prospects of the off-premises ATM and the adequacy of any network, intercept processor or processing computer, if any. The director's approval shall not be given until the director has ascertained to his satisfaction that:

(1) the establishment of the off-premises ATM complies in all respects with all applicable requirements for a branch office of the particular financial institution making application, including but not limited to geographic restrictions, if any;

(2) the proposed location is in the public interest; and

(3) the establishment of the off-premises ATM will meet the needs and promote the convenience of the area to be served by the ATM.

B. An investigation fee of four hundred dollars ($400) shall accompany each application for an off-premises ATM.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-29-2 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 29 / Section 59A-29-2
§ 59A-29-2. Organization of FAIR plan and underwriting association
Status: in_force

All insurers licensed to write and writing essential property insurance, as defined by the superintendent of insurance, in New Mexico on a direct basis are authorized, subject to approval and regulation by the superintendent of insurance, to establish and maintain a FAIR plan and to establish and maintain an underwriting association and to formulate and from time to time amend the plan and articles of association and rules and regulations in connection therewith and to assess and share on a fair and equitable basis all expenses, income and losses incident to such FAIR plan and underwriting association in a manner consistent with the provisions of the FAIR Plan Act. Such underwriting association shall be known as the “New Mexico Property Insurance Program.”
N.M. Stat. § 32A-28-36 — NM Code / Chapter 32A / Article 28 / Section 32A-28-36
§ 32A-28-36. Best interests of Indian child
Status: in_force

When making a determination regarding the best interests of an Indian child pursuant to the Indian Family Protection Act, a court shall, after allowing testimony from all parties and the Indian child's tribe, consider the following relevant factors:

A. the prioritization of placement of the Indian child in accordance with the placement preferences provided by the Indian Family Protection Act;

B. the prevention of unnecessary out-of-home placement of the Indian child;

C. the critical importance to the Indian child of establishing, developing or maintaining a political, cultural, social and spiritual relationship with the Indian child's tribe and tribal community and with familial ties such as clanship and family with unique cultural characteristics;

D. the importance to the Indian child of the ability of the Indian child's tribe to maintain its existence and integrity in promotion of the stability and security of Indian children and families; and

E. the protection, safety and well-being of the Indian child.
N.M. Stat. § 27-11-18 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 27 / Article 11 / Section 27-11-18
§ 27-11-18. Applicability of Administrative Procedures Act
Status: in_force

A. The department shall be subject to Sections 12-8-2 , 12-8-10 through 12-8-13 , 12-8-15 and 12-8-16 NMSA 1978 for expedited adjudicatory proceedings as provided by the Medicaid Provider and Managed Care Act.

B. Sections 12-8-2 , 12-8-10 through 12-8-13 , 12-8-15 and 12-8-16 NMSA 1978 apply to Sections 5, 7 through 11 and 14 of this 2019 act.
N.M. Stat. § 21-21A-14 — NM Code / Chapter 21 / Article 21A / Section 21-21A-14
§ 21-21A-14. Rights of holders of bonds
Status: in_force

Any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of the Educational Assistance Act or any coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee under any trust agreement or resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds, except as the rights given pursuant to that act may be restricted by such trust agreement or resolution, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the state or granted by that act or under such trust agreement or resolution or under any other contract executed by the foundation pursuant to that act, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by that act or by such trust agreement or resolution to be performed by the foundation or by any officer thereof.
N.M. Stat. § 6-24-30 — NM Code / Chapter 6 / Article 24 / Section 6-24-30
§ 6-24-30. Conflicts of interest; penalties
Status: in_force

A. It is unlawful for the chief executive officer, a board member or any employee of the authority or any person residing in the household of the officer, board member or employee to:

(1) have, directly or indirectly, an interest in a business, knowing that such business contracts with the lottery for a major procurement, whether such interest is as a natural person, partner, member of an association, stockholder or director or officer of a corporation; or

(2) accept or agree to accept any economic opportunity, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, favor, service or hospitality having an aggregate value of more than twenty dollars ($20.00) in any calendar year, except for food and beverages consumed by the recipient at the time of receipt, from a person, knowing that the person:

(a) contracts or seeks to contract with the state to supply gaming equipment, materials, lottery tickets or consulting services for use in the lottery; or

(b) is a lottery retailer.

B. It is unlawful for a lottery retailer or a lottery vendor to offer, pay, give or make any economic opportunity, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, favor, service or hospitality having an aggregate value of more than twenty dollars ($20.00) in any calendar year, except food and beverages consumed by the recipient at the time of receipt, to a person, knowing the person is the chief executive officer, a board member or an employee of the authority, or a person residing in the household of the officer, board member or employee.

C. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978 .

D. If a board member, the chief executive officer or an employee of the authority, or any person residing in the household thereof, is convicted of a violation of this section, that board member, chief executive officer or employee shall be removed from office or employment with the authority.
N.M. Stat. § 1-1-4.1 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 1-1-4.1
§ 1-1-4.1. Federal qualified elector
Status: in_force

As used in the Election Code, “ federal qualified elector ” means:

A. a uniformed-service voter; or

B. an overseas voter.
N.M. Stat. § 27-5-11 — NM Code / Chapter 27 / Article 5 / Section 27-5-11
§ 27-5-11. Qualifying hospital duties and reporting
Status: in_force

A. A qualifying hospital shall accept every indigent patient who seeks health care services from the qualifying hospital.

B. Qualifying hospitals shall:

(1) [Vetoed by Governor;]

(2) 1 have written financial assistance policies that are publicized.

(3) [Vetoed by Governor.]

C. [Vetoed by Governor.]

D. [C.] Within thirty days of receiving a payment from the safety net care pool, a qualifying hospital shall report the amount of such payment to the county within which it is located.

E. [D.] In addition to the report required in Subsection D of this section, a qualifying hospital shall annually report to the county within which it is located the total costs of health care services provided in the previous calendar year.
N.M. Stat. § 72-4A-10 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 4A / Section 72-4A-10
§ 72-4A-10. Report to legislature
Status: in_force

The board shall report to the legislature no later than October 1 of each calender 1 year the total expenditures from the water project fund, their purposes, an analysis of the accomplishments of the expenditures and recommendations for legislative action.
N.M. Stat. § 7-1-38 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 7-1-38
§ 7-1-38. Notice of lien
Status: in_force

A notice of the lien provided for in Section 7-1-37 NMSA 1978 may be recorded in any county in the state in the tax lien index established by Sections 48-1-1 through 48-1-7 NMSA 1978 and a copy thereof shall be sent to the taxpayer affected. Any county clerk to whom the notices are presented shall record them as requested without charge. The notice of lien shall identify the taxpayer whose liability for taxes is sought to be enforced and the date or approximate date on which the tax became due and shall state that New Mexico claims a lien for the entire amount of tax asserted to be due, including applicable interest and penalties. Recording of the notice of lien shall be effective as to all property and rights to property of the taxpayer.
N.M. Stat. § 18-8-2 — NM Code / Chapter 18 / Article 8 / Section 18-8-2
§ 18-8-2. Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of the New Mexico Prehistoric and Historic Sites Preservation Act is the acquisition, stabilization, restoration or protection of significant prehistoric and historic sites by the state of New Mexico and corporations.
N.M. Stat. § 50-17-6 — NM Code / Chapter 50 / Article 17 / Section 50-17-6
§ 50-17-6. Notice and posting requirements
Status: in_force

A. An employer shall give written or electronic notice to an employee at the commencement of employment of the following:

(1) the employee's right to earned sick leave;

(2) the manner in which sick leave is accrued and calculated;

(3) the terms of the use of earned sick leave as guaranteed by the Healthy Workplaces Act;

(4) that retaliation against employees for the use of sick leave is prohibited;

(5) the employee's right to file a complaint with the division if earned sick leave as required pursuant to the Healthy Workplaces Act is denied by the employer or if the employee is retaliated against; and

(6) all means of enforcing violations of the Healthy Workplaces Act.

B. Notice required pursuant to Subsection A of this section shall be in English, Spanish or any language that is the first language spoken by at least ten percent of the employer's workforce, as requested by the employee.

C. Employers shall display a poster that contains the information required pursuant to Subsection A of this section in a conspicuous and accessible place in each establishment where employees are employed. The poster displayed should be in English, Spanish and any language that is the first language spoken by at least ten percent of the employer's workforce.

D. The division shall create and make available to employers notices and posters in English, Spanish and any other languages deemed appropriate by the division that contain the information required pursuant to Subsection A of this section for employers' use in complying with the provisions of this section.