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Legislation Detail
SB 303/a GAMING MACHINE STANDARDS
Sponsored By: Sen Nicholas A Paul

Actions: [4] STBTC/SJC-STBTC [11] DP/a-SJC [15] DP [17] PASSED/S (39-0) [16] HCEDC/HJC-HCEDC- w/drn-HJC [18] DP [19] PASSED/H (63-2) POCKET VETO.

Scheduled: Not Scheduled

Summary:
 Senate Bill 303 (SB 303) requires that gaming machines meet the standards and specifications of state laws and rules.
Legislation Overview:
 Section 60-2E-44 NMSA 1978 is amended to state that to be eligible for licensure, each gaming machine must meet all specifications established by rules of the Gaming Board and must also meet the standards and specifications set by state laws and rules for gaming machines.
Current Law: 
 Currently, law states that each gaming machine must meet all specifications established by regulations of the Gaming Board and the states of Nevada and New Mexico, whichever are more stringent.
Amendments:
 Amended March 1, 2025 in STBTC

STBTCa/SB 303: The Senate, Tax, Business and Transportation Committee’s amendment to Senate Bill 303 makes the following change:

1. On page 2, line 24, after "by", insert "New Mexico".