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Sponsor Representative Patahone said the bill aims to \"balance the rights of landowners while also strengthening the protections of manufactured homeowners.\" Experts from the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty described manufactured housing as a major source of unsubsidized affordable housing in the state and noted many residents are seniors on fixed incomes.

Key changes in the bill include requirements for written leases to commence tenancy, expanded notice and cure periods (including a 30-day cure period in some instances), limits on reasons for termination so that violations must be \"material,\" and a private remedy that allows tenants to seek damages and civil penalties for unlawful conduct by landlords. The draft increases some civil penalties and changes the remediation period available to tenants.

Tenant witnesses and advocates said the changes are necessary because many mobile-home owners rent the lot but own the home; eviction can force owners to abandon a home that is costly or impossible to move. Several seniors described surprise sales of park land and eviction notices that left them at risk of losing homes they could not relocate. Conservation Voters New Mexico, AARP New Mexico, and local residents urged passage.

Opponents including the New Mexico Association of Realtors and some park owners urged caution, arguing the bill is overly prescriptive in places. They objected to a mandatory 24-month initial rental term and to new 12-month notice requirements in the event a park owner changes the use of the land. A realtor lobbyist also cautioned that new \"materiality\" standards for terminations could create uncertainty.

Committee members asked multiple technical questions about how the new cure periods would work for different violations, whether criminal acts such as drug manufacturing would be exempt from longer cure periods, the interplay with existing eviction law and local zoning, and whether inclement infrastructure problems (gas lines, water) would be treated differently. Sponsors and experts said criminal conduct remains subject to law-enforcement responses and that the bill aims to preserve residents' substantial property interests while providing landlords remedies for serious violations.

The committee voted 4–2 to advance the bill. Several members said they appreciated the protections but urged clarifications on items including the mandatory initial 24-month term, exceptions for violent or criminal acts, and the level of civil penalties.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Consumer and Public Affairs- Feb 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","House Bill 418, which revises the Mobile Home Park Act to increase tenant protections and expand notice and cure periods, advanced from the Consumer & Public Affairs Committee after hours of testimony and a 4–2 committee vote.","taxTitle","Consumer & Public Affairs, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico","taxId",64856,"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},6028647,"Panel advances bill allowing incarcerated victims to seek victims' reparations",2459,2001000,4460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5684553-2956899a11d56f6306cb0e2919a9011d&start=2001&end=4460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5684553-2956899a11d56f6306cb0e2919a9011d/thumbnail_2001000.jpg","/articles/6028647/New-Mexico/Panel-advances-bill-allowing-incarcerated-victims-to-seek-victims-reparations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6028647-b87b9a0156639cd7d4631e0313f56dd4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770537119&Signature=n~MeapncsDjm510MUItt5lY-vTQqWDb0c8sRtAHMNljs9~GUB-j0A9S0KUHG11RwrE0KzjkfVHKptook1grlyIAu4-Xzv~BTRHtzfl4EXmobGH4Paw0Mi~zjmMnDclZ3lKyZBy9EfCwXofZxK1TOZXf1feeDr3ktwXaWRIbPKnb7hIpYAWzqMbtQn0oUPEUUIv1ccoE2KmWSxPUrraAg7WR3TyiaVgyp9HDncy5wySFo3~gq2ZKAK2NHqqOXKnEYpOtoVudouuYVSRwryrEHGBC~yhwSiU3rBg~mX6HorBghu-PXZc6MiG9XWC7XdGcnbZ7hw8lok4afk8P3foCIKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Consumer & Public Affairs Committee gave House Bill 406 a do-pass recommendation after testimony from the Crime Victims Reparation Commission and victim-service organizations.

Representative Herndon sponsored HB 406, which would amend the Scribe Victims Reparation Act to allow incarcerated people who were victims of enumerated crimes to apply for compensation through the Crime Victims Reparation Commission (CVRC). Frank Zubia, director of the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission, told the committee the state agency already provides compensation and funds victim-service organizations; the bill would extend compensation eligibility to incarcerated victims and align New Mexico with the practices of some other states.

Supporters said many incarcerated people have experienced sexual and physical violence while confined; Alexandria Taylor of the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs said studies show high victimization rates among people who have been incarcerated. Zubia said two states that allow incarcerated victims to apply, Iowa and Idaho, report that fewer than 1% of incarcerated people seek compensation; most institutional expenses are covered by the corrections facility.

Committee members asked how applicants would document incidents and whether medical and counseling services are available in institutions. Zubia said the commission removed the requirement to cooperate with law enforcement years ago and now accepts verification from licensed medical or mental health providers, including tribal providers; incarcerated applicants would typically disclose incidents to an institution medical or mental-health provider who could document the claim. He said the agency is a payer of last resort and looks for collateral sources such as insurance or institutional resources.

Budget considerations: Zubia said federal VOCA funding has declined sharply and that the Legislature has provided state appropriations to meet needs. Legislative fiscal analysts and DFA have recommended $500,000 in state support for care and support programs; CVRC said historically federal funding declined from about $22 million to roughly $4.5 million and that state support has been critical.

Committee action: the panel recommended the bill as do pass (5–1); language in committee discussion emphasized safeguards for eligibility and coordination with institutional providers.

Next steps: the bill moves forward; committee members asked CVRC to provide follow-up information on program funding and implementation safeguards.","The committee recommended House Bill 406, which would extend eligibility for victims' reparations to people who were incarcerated when victimized; advocates cited national best practices and the Crime Victims Reparation Commission described eligibility and administrative safeguards.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6028652,"Committee backs commission to study rising grocery prices, funds $400,000 appropriation",201,89000,290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5684553-2956899a11d56f6306cb0e2919a9011d&start=89&end=290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5684553-2956899a11d56f6306cb0e2919a9011d/thumbnail_89000.jpg","/articles/6028652/New-Mexico/Committee-backs-commission-to-study-rising-grocery-prices-funds-400000-appropriation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6028652-d43613866779adbf5b178295e58ddd10/orig.mp4?Expires=1770537119&Signature=iV~UvHn3QyepwPQe-Ew6hSAQQGRW3guBexLeIBjwf676yrE2bQ4kC~2eqZ-F9Y3iw9KBXVvUmNfOGjiSA-J3CPo1UhNrUom1hwoWmSICU4feEUVcgdrEuhdVqRZvBJfIpVGG3pxehMQKBK5--cXhI1LmjAsLaajt5jl9MYcjCtJJ69tSkO9dQT7PIwuvftDUquQeGQDC9kCQ79LHT8fOCr2Lu0frjaABJfZarsgkC7ZtF0O6DbyBrjFDwhUgwY8qTRUGqMRKhgrmt59RgMX3mx56E7f6C58-mePU4dyfAzPQvrww-ltTN6LoyHuHbWUWAhJZlAIELWCjarsO57-How__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 17, which would create a nine-member Commission on Reduction of Grocery Costs, received a do-pass recommendation from the Consumer & Public Affairs Committee and clears the panel with a 4-2 vote.

Sponsor Representative Little told the committee the commission would \"identify and study the causes of grocery inflation,\" make recommendations to reduce costs and file a report by Nov. 15. The bill includes a $400,000 appropriation to the Economic Development Department to support the commission and calls for coordination with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

Why it matters: Supporters said grocery cost increases are squeezing New Mexicans on fixed incomes and families with growing children. Representative Little told members she became concerned about grocery prices after seeing a $78 total for three bags of groceries and hearing similar reports from other shoppers.

The Food Depot and statewide faith groups voiced support at the hearing. Sergio Matas Cisneros of The Food Depot testified that New Mexico has fewer full-service grocery stores than the U.S. average and said the commission could help address access and price issues. Judy Messell of Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in New Mexico said the bill offers a \"fair and systematic approach\" and should explore ways to increase locally grown food in markets.

Committee members asked how the commission would handle supply shocks such as avian influenza and whether the commission would examine transportation, cold storage and other infrastructure needs. Representative Little said the commission would include subject-matter experts and would forward recommendations to appropriate agencies such as the Department of Agriculture for operational follow-up.

The bill sets the commission to begin immediately if the legislation passes and to dissolve after it reports; Representative Little said the aim is to get timely recommendations to the Legislature and agencies. The committee recorded a do-pass roll call with four yes votes and two no votes.

Votes at a glance: the committee reported House Bill 17 as do pass (4–2). The roll call recorded yes votes from Representative Romero, Representative Thompson, the vice chair and the chair; no votes from Representative Block and Representative Lord.

The bill now moves to the next stage of the legislative process.","The Consumer & Public Affairs Committee gave House Bill 17 a do-pass recommendation to create a nine-member Commission on Reduction of Grocery Costs and included a $400,000 appropriation to the Economic Development Department to support the work; supporters said the commission will study causes and recommend actions by Nov. 15.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6028633,"Sponsors seek temporary rent-stabilization and utility safeguards for manufactured-home parks",2099,5066000,7165000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5684553-2956899a11d56f6306cb0e2919a9011d&start=5066&end=7165","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5684553-2956899a11d56f6306cb0e2919a9011d/thumbnail_5066000.jpg","/articles/6028633/New-Mexico/Sponsors-seek-temporary-rent-stabilization-and-utility-safeguards-for-manufactured-home-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6028633-b2cdd113b059740d04ec545208ec179e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770537119&Signature=NebTE80HhYzmZ3QiMrA3TNJxjONV63RWadQbfXffVMoCLr26spSNTDY9p-r82mPt-moongLM8bjqVyulSSxjgV4TldPAhfJj0RU1ANmK1nqlYNC6LcQ7zcszNn4jfolgph1GLqhk24jM9Msviq66dZCyFgf~h-cGNK6DtEVr3BGPxrURWhuPfG1XGI1UMhkAdtO5ZpVFkDDgpDLRKJMZ7Orip1DAY7eQr1BtvBh8cJtAVo3qjYb2Izt1dYHqKtUFIkDIGHZcwE90jpQcVHh5ScEhTTFXm6y7PPS5FoC~vmEO5v6nc2nSEyrMyUWt7L7Um651v6cnVxPpvFrveLwJ4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 442, which would temporarily cap lot-rent increases and require basic utility reliability standards for manufactured-home parks, was debated at length by the Consumer & Public Affairs Committee and prompted hours of constituent testimony.

Representative Matthews, the sponsor, described the bill as a stopgap measure to protect residents who own their homes but lease the lots on which those homes sit. The bill sets a two-year rent-stabilization schedule: for the 12 months beginning July 1, 2025, lot rents would not increase by more than 3% over the prior rent; for the following 12 months the cap would be 5%. The sponsor said the temporary schedule would buy time while agencies examine structural solutions for the industry.

Park residents from Albuquerque Meadows and other communities testified about repeated rent hikes after out-of-state private-equity owners bought parks, and about prolonged utility outages. Witnesses described multiple rent increases in two years, steep percentage increases and uncertainty for seniors on fixed incomes; one resident said rent had risen four times in two years. AARP New Mexico, Conservation Voters New Mexico and other advocates supported the bill.

Opponents including the New Mexico Association of Realtors said rent stabilization can discourage investment and risk shrinking lot supply; one lobbyist said the bill \"substitutes the word stabilization for control\" and urged negotiation on longer-term regulatory ideas. Committee members discussed the 1991 Rent Control Preemption Act and the bill’s legal posture; sponsors characterized the proposal as targeted and temporary, not a permanent local rent-control regime.

Several members asked technical questions about how the caps would account for park owners’ financing costs, property taxes and infrastructure repairs, and whether landlords with legitimate operating-cost increases could seek relief. Sponsors said the bill targets large, rapid, market-driven increases and that a concurrent memorial would direct state agencies (including the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, the Public Regulation Commission and other housing entities) to study the industry and recommend long-term policy.

At the time committee debate in the transcript ended, a motion for a do-pass recommendation had been made but not yet recorded; committee members signaled both support and concern and asked sponsors to refine technical details and ensure grandfathering or transition rules avoid perverse incentives.","House Bill 442 proposes a two-year rent-stabilization and utility-reliability framework for manufactured-home parks; sponsors said the measure would cap increases at 3% for fiscal year 2025–26 and 5% for the following year while the Legislature reviews longer-term regulatory options; the committee heard extensive testimony from park residents.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6028638,"Committee backs limits on HOA foreclosures tied to fines and short delinquencies",503,4473000,4976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5684553-2956899a11d56f6306cb0e2919a9011d&start=4473&end=4976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5684553-2956899a11d56f6306cb0e2919a9011d/thumbnail_4473000.jpg","/articles/6028638/New-Mexico/Committee-backs-limits-on-HOA-foreclosures-tied-to-fines-and-short-delinquencies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6028638-3be800e2d930355b8d467e74dea1678c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770537119&Signature=JLhpy3o14TCQcDTWe6T5EY42vySDkzYa0OfRQOgSgOo9SOk~1yDHqm~zyyeyc9P9uDFNvW0NWx2GRqFHfufF~WdhriY7kFVupr9CqBF1G5tUwCe-OkEGQr5h6OLvi5WVyjGU6S92uy9RV9mk6KdUMDU0Gucb0T3ybsf2bRe7-YIDvDzqlEoIvk0pC34wbR~L0QMnowxi3uQ2uo-zSiE2EcW-tud4y5ivN8N3WbpaV1XwTlHqRn9p73gV4AiZRp8TdIb8~aDhfrl7luw1csZwP3KPcxO1heEI7n1pyLXsQmHf9YTXQ10R~bZAJP48aPepNERvOXtX~QoVDzb0gVAWHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 440, which would restrict homeowner association foreclosures in several situations, received a do-pass recommendation from the Consumer & Public Affairs Committee.

Sponsor Representative Luhan and Maestas said the bill is narrowly tailored to protect homeowners from foreclosure over relatively small debts and fines. The draft prohibits an HOA foreclosure when the debt is under $5,000, under 12 months delinquent or consists solely of fines.

Supporters including a registered lobbyist for the New Mexico Association of Realtors and several homeowners said HOAs sometimes use aggressive legal tactics — including attorney fees and rapid foreclosure threats — that can leave longtime owners, often seniors on fixed incomes, facing loss of their homes. One Zoom witness said legal fees in her case exceeded $57,000.

Opponents were limited at the hearing; committee members asked about the $5,000 threshold and whether that figure is the right balance between protecting homeowners and allowing associations to collect legitimate dues and assessments. Sponsors said they considered other states' approaches when setting the threshold but encouraged further discussion.

The committee voted 4–2 to advance the bill. Supporters said the measure preserves standard debt-collection tools such as liens and suits while limiting foreclosure as a collection tool for small or fines-only debts.","House Bill 440 would prevent homeowner associations from foreclosing on liens that are under 12 months delinquent, under $5,000 or composed solely of fines; the committee recommended the bill do pass after supporters described predatory foreclosure practices and opponents urged refinement.","actionData","errors"]

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