The New Mexico Senate has passed several significant pieces of legislation and confirmed key appointments. On March 14, 2025, the Senate approved Senate Bill 375 with a vote of 25-11. Sponsored by Senator Antonio “Moe” Maestas (D-Albuquerque), this bill aims to reduce financial burdens on parolees and provide pathways for early release for low-risk offenders. The legislation eliminates parole service fees and promotes rehabilitation through participation in approved programs.

“Senate Bill 375 is the culmination of years of dialog between the legislature and the Department of Corrections. It advances probation and parole reform to help lower recidivism and hold people accountable,” said Senator Maestas.

Another legislative development was the passage of House Bill 5, which passed with a vote of 28-13. This bill proposes the creation of an independent Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) to oversee child welfare services in New Mexico. The OCA would be responsible for receiving and investigating complaints related to children's services at CYFD and other state agencies, as well as informing relevant parties about potential improvements.

The OCA's responsibilities include reviewing CYFD’s policies, providing information about rights to children and families, operating a toll-free complaint hotline, and compiling independent data reports. The Child Advocate would be appointed by the governor from candidates selected by a seven-member committee, maintaining independence while being administratively attached to the New Mexico Department of Justice.

In addition to legislative actions, several gubernatorial appointments were confirmed by the Senate:

- Jamie Ann Sibson was confirmed as a member of the New Mexico School of the Blind and Visually Impaired Board of Regents with a unanimous vote.

- Agnes Josephine Vallejos was reappointed to the same board with unanimous support.

- Steven Paul Neville was appointed as a member of Western New Mexico University Board of Regents with near-unanimous approval.

Lastly, Senate Bill 383 concerning flood recovery bonds and gross receipts was discussed and passed unanimously with a vote count noted as 39-0.