New Mexico · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 45: ACADEMIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT POLICIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 45 is a bill introduced in the New Mexico Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ACADEMIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT POLICIES. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Cates (Democratic), Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (Democratic), Pope, Harold J., Jr.. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): action postponed indefinitely.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Cates | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Antoinette Sedillo Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Pope, Harold J., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- action postponed indefinitely
- Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Education Committee & Senate Judiciary Committee