NM Special Session Ends with Limited Legislation

New Mexico's special legislative session, convened by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to address public safety and crime, concluded with only one bill passed, primarily for funding. Despite the governor’s intentions, no significant public safety or crime-related legislation was debated or passed, leading to bipartisan frustration. The sole bill, HB 1, included disaster relief funding, healthcare resources, and funds for the courts but fell short of addressing the core issues of crime and public safety. Democratic and Republican lawmakers alike criticized the session for being rushed and unproductive, with some suggesting that complex issues like crime and mental health require more thorough deliberation. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other advocacy groups had earlier urged the governor to cancel the special session due to lack of consensus and community input.