New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB53: NM IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION
Status: Failed, January 22, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to economic development; establishing the new mexicoireland trade commission.
From the introduced text, January 9, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; ESTABLISHING THE NEW MEXICOIRELAND TRADE COMMISSION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. [NEW MATERIAL] NEW MEXICO-IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION--MEMBERSHIP--DUTIES--ANNUAL REPORT.-- A. The "New Mexico-Ireland trade commission" is established and administratively attached to the economic development department. B. Members of the commission shall include the director of the division of international trade of the economic development department or the director's designee and the following members who have knowledge of or involvement in organizations that promote Irish affairs or have interest in the well-being of trade relations between New Mexico and .232562.1 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ Ireland and are appointed as follows: (1) three members appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate; (2) two members appointed by the minority floor leader of the senate; (3) three members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (4) two members appointed by the minority floor leader of the house of representatives; and (5) six members appointed by the governor, including: (a) one member from a state institution of higher education; (b) one member who is a member of an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo; (c) one member who is involved with a New Mexico agricultural business; (d) one member who is involved with a …
Sponsors
- Mark B. Murphy (R, HD-059) · primary sponsor
- Kathleen Cates (D, HD-044)
- John Block (R, HD-051)
- Tanya Mirabal Moya (R, HD-007)
- Angelita Mejia (R, HD-058)
- Mark Duncan (R, HD-002)
- Jonathan A. Henry (R, HD-054)
- Jimmy G. Mason (R, HD-066)
- Linda Serrato (D, HD-045)
Latest actions
- : Not Printed
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
- : Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
Subjects: STATE AGENCIES & DEPARTMENTS (including reorganization), ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM
Common questions
- What is HB53?
- HB53 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): NM IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION.
- What does HB53 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to economic development; establishing the new mexicoireland trade commission.
- What is the status of HB53?
- Failed as of January 22, 2026. Latest action: Not Printed (January 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB53?
- Mark B. Murphy (R, HD-059), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB53?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=53&year=26
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