Lawmaker Scoreboard
NMKA tracks every New Mexico lawmaker's votes, sponsorships, and constituent access record on kratom policy. Grades are based entirely on verifiable public actions — no donations accepted, no favoritism. Accountability is how consumer advocacy works.
A+ to F grades assigned based on sponsorship history, voting record, and constituent meeting availability. All sources publicly documented.
Latest update: March 20, 2026Top Score Changes This Week
Score changes reflect verified committee votes, public statements, and constituent access events recorded March 14–20, 2026.
Rep. Elena Chavez
District 13 · Albuquerque · Score improved from B to B+ after co-sponsoring SB 214 consumer protection amendment and meeting with district constituents on March 17.
Sen. Mark H.
District 29 · Rio Rancho · Score dropped from C to D− after filing HB 93 restrictive amendment and declining two consecutive constituent meeting requests.
District 28 Delegation
Santa Fe district · Both House and Senate members in District 28 voted favorably on SB 214 safeguard language and accepted NMKA KCPA briefing materials.
How NMKA scoring works.
Every grade is based on three equally-weighted categories, each documented with publicly verifiable sources. No anonymous ratings. No opinion. Only the record.
Voting Record
Floor and committee votes on kratom-related bills and amendments are tracked from official NM Legislature roll-call records. Missed votes without excuse receive partial deductions.
Sponsorship
Primary and co-sponsorship of consumer protection bills, KCPA-aligned legislation, and procedural motions earn positive points. Sponsoring restriction bills results in score deductions.
Constituent Access
Did the lawmaker meet with NMKA district members? Accept briefing materials? Respond to constituent calls or emails within session? Scores based on field reports from district captains.
Where the full legislature stands on kratom policy.
8 lawmakers below C
Eight New Mexico lawmakers currently hold D or F grades. Six have not responded to any constituent contact request. Two voted for restriction language in committee without public explanation. NMKA is coordinating targeted district outreach for all eight districts.
View targeted action packs26 scored A or higher
Twenty-six lawmakers across both chambers hold A or A+ grades this session. Seventeen have co-sponsored at least one KCPA-aligned consumer protection measure. Seven have publicly issued statements supporting responsible kratom access in New Mexico.
Read their statementsRecent Votes Affecting Scores
- Mar 17 — SB 214 Senate Health vote: 7-4 favorable. All seven yes votes +3 points. Two abstentions logged — no point change. One no vote −4 points with documentation.
- Mar 14 — HB 93 amendment (House Judiciary): 6-5 favorable for restrictive language. All six yes votes −5 points each. NMKA appeal filed with committee chair.
- Mar 10 — Constituent meeting credit: 11 lawmakers accepted NMKA KCPA briefing during district weeks. Each receives +2 access points toward Q1 score.
- Mar 6 — HM 11 floor vote (full House): 48-17 in favor of interim study. Scored as procedurally neutral — no positive or negative points applied per NMKA methodology.