Thanks to strong community advocacy, SB73 passed the Senate Education Committee by a 6–3 vote and is now headed to the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee tomorrow at 1:30 PM. The bill strengthens driver education around safely interacting with people biking and walking, helping create safer streets across New Mexico. Supporters can attend in person in Room 321 at the Roundhouse or participate via Zoom and are encouraged to contact committee members to urge a “Do Pass” vote.
SB73 Advances to Senate Tax, Business & Transportation Committee
February 11, 2026 at 8:15:34 PM

Thanks to strong community advocacy, SB73 passed the Senate Education Committee on Monday by a 6–3 vote. Emails, calls, and public comments from supporters helped move the bill forward.
SB73 strengthens driver education around safely interacting with vulnerable road users — including people biking and walking — helping create safer streets across New Mexico.
The bill is now scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee:
Hearing Details
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM or 30 minutes after floor session
Location: Room 321, Roundhouse (Santa Fe)
Zoom Option: View the agenda and access the Zoom link here.
Community members are encouraged to attend in person or participate via Zoom to offer public comment.
Take Action
Supporters can also contact members of the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee and urge them to vote “Do Pass” on SB73.
Sen. Carrie Hamblen - Chair (Dist. 38, D): carrie.hamblen@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Sec.: SD38.secr@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Aide: andre.gonzales@nmlegis.gov
Sen. Heather Berghmans - Vice Chair (Dist. 15, D): heather.berghmans@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Sec.: SD15.secr@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Aide: jessica.sutherland@nmlegis.gov
Sen. Joshua A. Sanchez - Ranking Member (Dist. 29, R): jas4nm@gmail.com
Leg. Sec.: SD29.secr@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Aide: samantha.inman@nmlegis.gov
Sen. Natalie Figueroa (Dist. 18, D): natalie.figueroa@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Sec.: SD18.secr@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Aide: kamryn.zachek@nmlegis.gov
Sen. Leo Jaramillo (Dist. 5, D): leo.jaramillo@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Sec.: SD5.Secr@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Aide: briana.salazar@nmlegis.gov
Sen. Micaelita Debbie O’Malley (Dist. 13, D): debbie.o'malley@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Sec.: SD13.secr@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Aide: amalia.merino@nmlegis.gov
Sen Gabriel Ramos (Dist. 28, R): gabriel.ramos@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Sec.: SD28.secr@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Aide: brett.kasten@nmlegis.gov
Sen. William E. Sharer (Dist. 1, R): bill@williamsharer.com
Leg. Sec.: SD1.Secr@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Aide: sabrina.chavez@nmlegis.gov
Sen. Rex Wilson (Dist. 33, R): rex.wilson@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Sec.: SD33.secr@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Aide: vincent.miller@nmlegis.gov
Sen. Peter Wirth (Dist. 25, D): peter.wirth@nmlegis.gov
Leg. Sec.: Lee.Witt@nmlegis.gov
Messages are most effective when they are brief, respectful, and clearly ask for a “Do Pass” vote. Personal stories about biking, walking, or sharing the road can be especially impactful.
Momentum is building — now is the time to help move SB73 forward.