NFIB New Mexico held a virtual event on April 30, where State Director Jason Espinoza presented a legislative recap of the 2025 session to small business owners. During this hour-long presentation, Espinoza addressed questions from members regarding pressing concerns.
Espinoza highlighted four major bills considered harmful to small businesses, which NFIB successfully lobbied against. These included attempts to introduce more unaffordable paid family and medical leave, raise the minimum wage to $17 an hour, implement so-called Environmental Rights and the Green Amendment, and enforce an Employee Free Speech Act limiting employer rights.
He also touched on measures NFIB supported but that did not pass this session. According to Espinoza, these initiatives helped to “shift the conversation” and set the stage for future legislative efforts. These measures included mandates for reviewing healthcare costs, ensuring transparency in legal advertising and litigation financing, and scrutinizing the state’s rulemaking process.
Members queried the status of Medicaid and medical malpractice insurance, focusing on the implications for medical practitioners. Espinoza noted that the media’s approach to these issues was notably more balanced this year.
Espinoza emphasized the value of NFIB membership, pointing out its role in educating members about key policies affecting them. More information on legislation can be found on NFIB’s website, www.nfib.com.
