Representative Romero moved a due‑pass on House Bill 82, which would enact the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact and allow physical therapists licensed in member states to practice in New Mexico under a compact privilege; Representative McQueen seconded the motion. After brief discussion and public testimony, the committee approved the due‑pass motion by roll call.

Witnesses described long wait lists and recruitment challenges for physical therapy in parts of the state. Gretchen Johnson, a physical therapist in Santa Fe, said her clinic faced a three‑month wait list and recent resignations had forced the clinic to stop accepting new patients. Jeff Rosa, PT Compact administrator, and representatives of the American Physical Therapy Association and Desert States Physical Therapy Network testified in support. Kelly Mae Douglas of the Department of Defense also testified that interstate compacts reduce licensure barriers for military spouses.

A roll‑call vote was recorded on the due‑pass motion. The clerk called members in sequence and recorded affirmative votes from Representative Abeta, Representative Chavez, Representative Hall, Representative Hoffman B. Hill, Representative Martinez, Speaker Martinez, Representative McQueen, Representative Reed and Leader Sapanski. The clerk announced, “Madam chair, you have a due pass on house bill 82.” The committee therefore reported HB82 out with a due‑pass recommendation to the floor; the committee did not record any no votes or abstentions in the hearing transcript.

Committee members and multiple provider organizations reiterated that compacts are one tool among many to address workforce shortages and that data collection and follow‑up would be needed to measure effects. Representative Hall asked that workforce and licensure data be tracked over time; PT Compact staff said compact privileges are tracked and licensing authorities receive regular reports.