New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SB38: FEES ON REGISTERED PET FOOD
Status: Signed into law, March 5, 2026
What the bill says
An act repealing laws 2020, chapter 69, section 6 to remove the delayed repeal of the fees on registered pet food.
From the enrolled text, March 6, 2026:
AN ACT REPEALING LAWS 2020, CHAPTER 69, SECTION 6 TO REMOVE THE DELAYED REPEAL OF THE FEES ON REGISTERED PET FOOD. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. REPEAL.--Laws 2020, Chapter 69, Section 6 is repealed. SB Page
Sponsors
- Peter Wirth (D, SD-025) · primary sponsor
- Cristina Parajón (D, HD-025)
- Joanne Ferrary (D, HD-037)
- Heather Berghmans (D, SD-015)
- Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (D, SD-039)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor - Chapter 32 - Mar. 5
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:53 N:11
- : HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : HCPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HCPAC - Referrals: HCPAC/HJC
- : Passed in the Senate - Y:23 N:15
- : STBTC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
- : Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SCONC/STBTC
Votes
- House Floor Vote (February 18, 2026): 53 yea, 11 nay, passed
- Senate Floor Vote (February 5, 2026): 23 yea, 15 nay, passed
Subjects: ANIMALS (fish, livestock, pets, wildlife), BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Common questions
- What is SB38?
- SB38 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): FEES ON REGISTERED PET FOOD.
- What does SB38 do?
- In its own words: An act repealing laws 2020, chapter 69, section 6 to remove the delayed repeal of the fees on registered pet food.
- What is the status of SB38?
- Signed into law as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 32 - Mar. 5 (March 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB38?
- Peter Wirth (D, SD-025), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB38?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=38&year=26
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