New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HJM2: IPRA IMPLEMENTATION STUDY TASK FORCE
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
A JOINT MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT AND FOR THAT TASK FORCE TO GATHER INPUT FROM RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO DETERMINE WHETHER ADMINISTRATIVE SOLUTIONS OR LEGISLATIVE CHANGES ARE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE AND, IF SO, TO PROPOSE SUCH LEGISLATION FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, the Inspection of Public Records Act provides the public with access to public records of government entities; and WHEREAS, Section 14-2-1 NMSA 1978 declares that the policy of the state is that "[e]very person has a right to inspect public records of this state", with some exceptions; and WHEREAS, providing access to public records promotes transparency in the operations of government and the conduct of public officials and employees and enables members of the public to hold government actors accountable; and WHEREAS, the legislature has amended the Inspection of Public Records Act over time and should continue to evaluate that act to identify and implement improvements that promote clarity in its application, enhance transparency in government and strengthen public trust in state institutions; HJC/HJM Page NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the attorney general be requested to convene a task force to study the implementation of the …
Sponsors
- Cathrynn N. Brown (R, HD-055) · primary sponsor
- Natalie Figueroa (D, SD-018)
- Matthew McQueen (D, HD-050)
Latest actions
- : Passed in the Senate - Y:36 N:0
- : Withdrawn from committee or daily calendar for subsequent action
- : Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:64 N:0
- : HJC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution
- : Sent to HJC - Referrals: HJC
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
- : Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
Subjects: MEMORIALS, OTHER
Common questions
- What is HJM2?
- HJM2 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): IPRA IMPLEMENTATION STUDY TASK FORCE.
- What is the status of HJM2?
- Passed both chambers as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Passed in the Senate - Y:36 N:0 (February 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJM2?
- Cathrynn N. Brown (R, HD-055), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJM2?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=JM&legNo=2&year=26
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