HB20

Native American Designation On Licenses

Chamber Passed·2/14/26
Introduced Text

New Mexico HB20 requires the Motor Vehicle Division to include Native American designations on driver's licenses and identification cards upon.

New Mexico HB20 mandates that the Motor Vehicle Division of the Taxation and Revenue Department include Native American designations on driver's licenses and identification cards when requested by Native American applicants who provide sufficient documentation. The bill specifies that the distinguishing mark should not identify a specific Indian nation, tribe, or pueblo or include personal information. Acceptable documentation includes an enhanced tribal card, a tribal identification card, a tribal certificate of Indian blood, or a tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs affidavit of birth.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 66–3 · Feb 14
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Final Passage

66 Yea

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3 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

12:00 AM

Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee

Feb 11

8:30 AM

House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee

History

Feb 18

Senate

STBTC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

Feb 18

Senate

Action Postponed Indefinitely

Feb 15

Senate

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