New Mexico

The Legislature adjourned its 30-day session on February 15.  

Also in New Mexico, HB 165, legislation increasing the Medicaid Managed Care professional dispensing fee for independent pharmacies only, unanimously passed both houses and was sent to Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham (D) for signature. Members are urged to contact the Governor to urge her to veto the bill. 

Also in New Mexico, HB 33, the Prescription Drug Transparency Act, was also sent to the Governor to sign into law.

Finally in New Mexico, the Governor has until March 6 to sign bills into law. Any legislation not acted upon by the governor is pocket vetoed. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.