Summary:

 Senate Bill 52 (SB 52) adjusts the reimbursement rates for public officers/employees when traveling by privately owned automobiles and airplanes. 

Legislation Overview:

 In Senate Bill 52 (SB 52), Section 2-1-9 NMSA 1978 is amended to state that every public officer or employee is to receive the standard mileage rate set by the United States general services administration as of January 1 of the previous year, for each mile traveled in a privately owned automobile or a privately owned airplane, when the travel is necessary for official duties. 

Current Law:

 Currently, the law sets a rate limit of “up to the internal revenue service” rate. 

Amendments:

 Amended March 19, 2025 in HGEIC

HGEICa/SB 52: The House Government, Elections and Elections Committee amendment to Senate Bill 52 makes the following changes:

1. On page 1, strike lines 16 through 25, strike page 2 and on page 3, strike lines 1 through 11.
2. Renumber the succeeding sections accordingly.