The Legislative Service Library stands as a crucial service library, dedicated to supporting a wide array of individuals involved in the legislative process and beyond. Located conveniently across from the Legislative Council Service reception, our library provides essential research assistance to legislators, their staff, bill drafters, researchers, government agency personnel, and even the general public seeking to understand the intricacies of legislation. Our experienced staff is ready to guide you in locating information on bills, laws, statutes, mandated reports, and resources from various government bodies and libraries. Please note, while we are experts in information retrieval, we are unable to offer legal advice.
Explore Our Extensive Collections
Our service library boasts comprehensive collections in both print and digital formats to cater to diverse research needs.
Print Collection: A Treasure Trove of Legislative History
The print collection is a valuable repository of legislative history and current documentation. Here, you can access:
- Historical and current bills, memorials, and resolutions, providing a complete view of legislative proposals.
- House and Senate journals, offering the official record of legislative proceedings.
- Session laws and New Mexico statutes, essential for legal and policy research.
- Bill indexes and locators, streamlining the process of finding specific legislative documents.
- Agency reports mandated by statute or memorial, providing insights into government operations and compliance.
- Historical Legislative Council Service publications, offering institutional context.
- Blue Books and legislative handbooks (both current and past editions), serving as practical guides to the legislature.
- An extensive collection of news clippings focused on the legislature and individual legislators, capturing media perspectives and historical context.
It is important to note that items from our print service library collection are non-circulating for the general public. Borrowing privileges are extended to legislative staff and legislators to ensure these resources remain readily available for official use.
Digital Collection: Accessible Legislative Information
Our digital service library expands access to key resources, including:
- Reports required by statute or memorial, readily available for online review and download.
- Reports sourced from state and federal agencies and organizations, broadening the scope of available information.
- Legislative statistics, providing data-driven insights into legislative activity.
- Legislator biographies, offering background information on individuals serving in the legislature.
Visit Us or Reach Out
The Legislative Research Library operates during convenient hours to accommodate your needs.
Hours of Operation:
- Interim (between sessions): Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Legislative Session: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Contact Our Dedicated Staff:
For assistance or inquiries, please contact our knowledgeable service library staff:
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Joanne Montague
Senior Legislative Librarian
(505) 986-4656
[email protected] -
Aginetta Mulima
Assistant Librarian
(505)-986-4648
[email protected]
We encourage you to utilize the Legislative Research Library as your primary service library for legislative information and research support.
