Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed 16 bills from the 2025 legislative session. The list of vetoed bills features a range of topics, including taxation and healthcare.
Among the significant bills vetoed were HB 014, relating to the Earned Income Tax Credit; HB 036, concerning the Board of Optometry's powers and duties; and HB 077, which addresses Annual Federal SNAP State Outreach Plans.
Other prominent vetoes include HB 120, which aimed to improve accessibility in state agencies, and HB 143, requiring detailed lobbying activity reports. Environmental and education-related bills such as HB 181, targeting state trust program accountability, and HB 433, proposing a study on career and technical education, were also included.
Financial measures like HB 269 on healthcare authority visit verification and HB 494 offering tax exemptions for veterans were not spared. Additionally, recreational and cultural initiatives, such as HB 219 on establishing a state park at Slot Canyon Riverlands and SB 327, related to the Lowrider Capital License Plate, faced disapproval.
Vetoes also covered technological and infrastructure issues with SB 142, the Grid Modernization Roadmap, and other legislative actions like SB 220 concerning the publication of legal settlement terms.
Full details of the vetoed bills and the governor's explanations can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
