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HM 66NEW MEXICOSession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

New Mexico House Requests Department of Transportation Study on Santa Teresa Port of Entry Border Crossing Fee

Original title: STUDY SANTA TERESA BORDER CROSSING FEE

Last action · February 19, 2026: Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:58 N:0Sponsors: Jenifer Jones and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

The New Mexico House of Representatives requests the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study by November 1, 2026, evaluating the feasibility, legal authority, and economic impacts of implementing a border crossing user fee at the Santa Teresa .

Background
  • The Santa Teresa Port of Entry is located in southern New Mexico in Dona Ana County and serves as a major commercial trade corridor connecting to Chihuahua, Mexico. context
  • House Memorial 66 was sponsored by Representative Jenifer Jones and co-sponsored by Representative Raymundo Lara during the 2026 Regular Session. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Transportation

Must conduct a comprehensive feasibility study, consult with various organizations, and report findings to the legislature by November 1, 2026.

Directly affected

Industry and workforce in the Santa Teresa region

Subject to economic impacts evaluated by the study regarding potential fee structures on commercial and noncommercial traffic.

Directly affected

Local governments within Dona Ana county

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of House Memorial 66?
The directs the Department of Transportation to study whether a border crossing fee at the Santa Teresa is feasible and what its economic and legal impacts would be.
When is the study report due?
A report of findings and recommendations must be presented to the appropriate by November 1, 2026.
Who must the Department of Transportation consult with while conducting the study?
The department is requested to consult with local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, economic development organizations, industry stakeholders, federal agencies, and New Mexico's congressional delegation.

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Where This Stands

This resolution did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the House.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
    Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:58 N:0
  2. Feb 19, 2026House
    HTPWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee
    Sent to HTPWC - Referrals: HTPWC

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Jenifer JonesHouse · District 32RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Ray LaraHouse · District 34DemocraticCosponsor

Connected Entities

Department of Transportation, United States Customs and Border Protection, Chihuahua and 4 more
OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“State agency requested to conduct the feasibility study”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Customs and Border Protection“Federal agency required to coordinate with for fee imposition”Map →
locationChihuahua“Mexican state connected to southern New Mexico by the port of entry”Map →
locationUnited States“Country containing the Santa Teresa port of entry”Map →
locationDona Ana county“County generating significant economic activity and heavy commercial traffic fro”Map →
locationMexico“Country bordering the state at the port of entry”Map →
locationNew Mexico“State where the port of entry is located and legislature passing the memorial”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.nmlegis.gov

Analysis Score

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    Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 35)
  • Controversy15
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  • Entertainment5
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