By Anonymous (not verified), 4 September, 2025

Defines key terms related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; creates Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) within state personnel office; establishes duties of CDO, including leading proactive diversity, equity, equality, and inclusion efforts across the state workforce, recommending training initiatives, and establishing plans and metrics to achieve DEI goals; requires appointment of a diversity and inclusion liaison at each state agency; requires each state agency to submit an annual report on Diversity Act compliance and progress; requires each state agency to develop a comprehensive DEI strategic plan; appropriates $250,000.

State Name
New Mexico
Bill #
S.B. 356
Status
Adjourned; Not Enacted
Category
6. Oversight and Transparency
Subcategory
DEI
Status Text
Out of Committee
Year Proposed
2025
State Taxonomy
Bill Page
http://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=356&year=25