SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today delivered her eighth and final State of the State address, presenting legislative priorities for 2026 that include universal child care, health care access reform, public safety, improvements to the state K-12 education system, economic development and more. 

"Over the past seven years, we've moved mountains together, delivering free childcare, free college, historic family income growth, expanded health care access and a clean energy economy worth billions," said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. "But there's still more work to do. We need to ensure universal child care for every New Mexico family for years to come. We need to get crime under control. We need more housing, better schools, and a health care system that works. Let's finish strong and cement a legacy that lifts up every New Mexican." 

Specific proposals for the New Mexico Legislature's 30-day session include: 

Universal child care: 

$160 million recurring increase for universal child care to guarantee universal access to child care in New Mexico for years to come. 

Education: 

Boosting literacy and math requirements to ensure that New Mexico's students graduate with the skills needed to excel in work and life.        A cell phone ban to keep kids focused at school. 

Economic development: 

$150 million in tax credits to solidify New Mexico's position as a national leader in investment for future-forward technologies like quantum and fusion energy. 

Infrastructure: 

$1.5 billion transportation bonding package to fund major state-managed road projects and free up funds for local improvements.      

$110 million for new housing units and homelessness initiatives.       

Zoning reform to expedite and increase housing production. 

Climate: 

Codify the Climate Action Plan to cut pollution 45% by 2030 and meet net-zero emissions goals by 2050. 

Public safety: 

Juvenile justice reform to address severe teen crimes.      

Assault weapons ban and gun dealer accountability to fight gun violence.       

Strengthening penalties on felons in possession of firearms. 

Health care: 

Medical malpractice reform to lower the cost of care and keep health care professionals in New Mexico while ensuring patient safety.      

Health care licensing compacts to ease staffing shortages, build a workforce pipeline and improve access for patients.       

Eliminating the gross receipts tax on medical services to keep care affordable.       

Building the University of New Mexico's medical school to double enrollment and educate the next generation of health care workers.