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The substitute broadens the youthful‑offender definition to include several additional crimes in discretionary circumstances, extends supervised release terms for youth transitioning back to communities and tolls (pauses) supervision time when a youth absconds until they return, and allows referrals from the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) for services before adjudication. Supporters said the measure shifts attention upstream—toward prevention and reentry services—and preserves judicial discretion through the amenability hearing process. Opponents argued the changes do not go far enough to hold violent juveniles accountable and raised concerns about adding voluntary manslaughter to the youthful‑offender list.

The bill establishes local selection panels to screen adjudicated youth and advise placement and services. Those panels may include judges or judicial designees, public defenders or designees, district attorneys or designees, local schools, CYFD, local law enforcement, representatives of local programs and private citizens. The bill also renames the Juvenile Community Corrections Act to the Juvenile Community Connections Act and repurposes grant funds for local programs focused on violence reduction, substance abuse, trauma and workforce supports.

The substitute creates a pilot program that allows a stipend of up to $2,000 per month for qualifying individuals—former foster or delinquent youth—who enroll in postsecondary education, apprenticeships or approved workforce programs; sponsors said the stipend aims to remove barriers (housing, transportation) that often force formerly incarcerated young people to return to settings that increase recidivism.

Representative Dela Cruz, a co‑sponsor, described the bill as aiming to ‘‘intervene before youth commit more serious crimes’’ and to provide a bridge to employment and education for youth aging out of foster care. Supporters emphasized a mix of ‘‘carrot and stick’’—expanded services and continued judicial options for serious cases.

Representative Reed offered a House floor amendment that would have enumerated additional violent offenses as discretionary youthful‑offender charges; members debated the amendment and then voted 32–27 to table it. Later, the House voted 34–24 on final passage of the committee substitute.

The measure drew sustained floor comment from members who said they have been repeatedly urged by constituents for stronger responses to violent juvenile crime; others emphasized the limits of incarceration and the need for community‑based services and workforce pathways. The bill requires rules and program administration across multiple agencies and establishes priorities for fund use that include violence reduction, substance‑use services, mental‑health treatment, education and job training.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House - Chamber Mar 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Lawmakers approved a wide rewrite of juvenile corrections law that adds certain violent offenses to the youthful‑offender pathway, extends post‑release supervision, allows earlier intervention referrals from child welfare, and creates a pilot stipend for some former foster or delinquent youth entering postsecondary training.","taxTitle","House of Representatives, Legislative, New Mexico","taxId",78418,"location","New Mexico","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6291463,"House advances Power Up New Mexico after hours of debate over costs and pace of grid upgrades",5997,2481000,8478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2530033-ed77506fc63c0d59ae1f4fef41d2b50b&start=2481&end=8478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2530033-ed77506fc63c0d59ae1f4fef41d2b50b/thumbnail_2481000.jpg","/articles/6291463/New-Mexico/House-advances-Power-Up-New-Mexico-after-hours-of-debate-over-costs-and-pace-of-grid-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291463-8fd0dc5ad4d8befa6eb08fc00534c076/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452927&Signature=KWYSKtxcuqOXbZW3cdH7eX-0LpIZ9YdbB46pGfByjJ0DDumaS94FSkUL61PPi3Ja5RegmOxA6iYxsZHr3cWdmElktxBLzCndZ-TLbBROYTnrO6z5KcFD8IsmJXuoIFe~GUskKc6xcwUzbOdtnSPMNymk4OLgmKc207taFIKyn8-nMCTF~fYZ3FgQipp2p06by6bbdlqgk2d7g1m4-KeERlTzWbVJXHgokhXQGBsYcZgIMh4weXV9HSg0SAtiGK6Sex6awdoHDUAv1HVL1LrivVagaw3Ni9nTv~qNFEBUgW1yrw96eDIoPQrGVrheBxO-40S8DBl4I6feeQmPx-7-IQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Hockman B. Hill introduced House Bill 13, called Power Up New Mexico, telling the House the measure aims to ‘‘right‑size distribution planning’’ and spur grid modernization to support electric vehicle charging, industrial development and beneficial electrification.

The bill requires investor-owned utilities to submit 10‑year distribution system plans to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission and to file ‘‘beneficial electrification’’ plans showing how they would support emissions reductions while reporting where new distribution is needed. Supporters said the transparency and planning would attract businesses and allow the state to deploy charging and other infrastructure; critics warned the proposals could raise utility rates and shift costs to current ratepayers.

‘‘Power Up New Mexico does just that,’’ Representative Hockman B. Hill said in opening remarks, describing the bill as a tool to expand a ‘‘modernized, resilient energy grid’’ for economic development. She said distribution system plans would be subject to streamlined regulatory review and that utilities could seek cost recovery through the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) for projects tied to those plans.

Opponents pressed sponsors on several technical and budgetary questions. Representative Dow (Sierra County) asked for a definition of ‘‘beneficial electrification’’ and whether ratepayers or taxpayers would bear the cost of conversions from gas to electric appliances. Sponsors said the measure creates rebate and program frameworks administered by utilities and subject to PRC approval, and that cost recovery would go through tariff or base‑rate processes under PRC oversight. Representative Dow said the bill’s repeated references to tariff, rider and cost recovery made it read — in practice— as a permission slip for future rate increases.

Members also disputed whether the legislation would meaningfully speed up projects. Representative Pettigrew (Lee County) said transmission and generation approvals can take years and that distribution planning alone would not deliver megawatts to communities that say they lack capacity today. Sponsors answered that the bill primarily standardizes filing, increases transparency around distribution system planning and asks the PRC to adopt related rules on an expedited schedule.

Other questions focused on specifics in the text: the bill references the federal government’s ‘‘social cost of carbon’’ assessment as of Dec. 31, 2024, and includes provisions that prioritize low‑income households for parts of the beneficial‑electrification program. Sponsor responses said those references provide a common measurement for cost‑benefit analyses utilities would submit to the PRC.

Supporters, including representatives from rural and industrial districts, argued the state needs to resolve grid bottlenecks to recruit employers and to support plans for trade ports and fast chargers. Opponents warned of probable rate increases, citing past rate changes tied to large energy transitions and urging caution in expanding the state’s regulatory and fiscal obligations.

Representative Hockman B. Hill moved final passage on the House floor after extended debate. The House recorded a roll‑call tally on final passage during the session.","Lawmakers debated a broad bill that would require utilities to file 10-year distribution plans and beneficial-electrification proposals with the Public Regulation Commission. Supporters said it would unlock economic development and cleaner electricity; critics warned it could raise rates and shift costs to ratepayers.","actionData","errors"]

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House passes juvenile justice bill expanding interventions, adding offenses and a pilot stipend for some formerly incarcerated youth

House advances Power Up New Mexico after hours of debate over costs and pace of grid upgrades