House of Representatives Passes the Education Moonshot

House Bill 5 passes House on a bipartisan vote

Santa Fe, NM – Today, the House of Representatives

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Anti-2nd Amendment Bill Fails Background Check on the Way to Governor’s Desk

Santa Fe – In their rush to attack the 2nd Amendment rights of New Mexicans House Democrats failed to

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Trio of Bills to Help Rural New Mexico Pass House

Rep. D. Wonda Johnson champions bills that will positively impact tribal and frontier areas.

Santa Fe – The

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Bill to Better Serve New Mexico’s Children Through Data Research and Evaluation Advances

Santa Fe – Yesterday, a bill to collect and share data across agencies so children in New Mexico are

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Bill Supporting Farming and Ranching Heads to the House Floor

Reps. Nathan Small & Melanie Stansbury’s Healthy Soil Program Advances

Santa Fe – Yesterday, Reps.

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Bill to Provide Mental Health Training to Education Staff Advances

Santa Fe – Yesterday, a bill to provide mental health training for education staff working with

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House of Representatives Passes Senate Firearm Sale Background Check Measure

Senate Bill 8 has now passed both legislative chambers and heads to Governor’s desk for signing

Santa

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House Democrats Ignore Thousands of New Mexicans and Pass Latest Attack on the 2nd Amendment

Santa Fe – In their latest attack on the 2nd Amendment, House Democrats voted 42-27 to pass Senate

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Legislation to Ensure Lobbyists Undertake Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Passes House Committee

Santa Fe – Today, the House State Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee passed a

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Bill to Make College More Accessible to New Mexico Students Passes Senate Committee

Santa Fe – Today, Rep. G. Andrés Romero’s (D-Albuquerque) bill to expand access to higher

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Rep. Figueroa’s Bill to Prevent Predatory Towing Advances

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to prevent predatory towing passed the House Judiciary Committee. House Bill

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Rep. Allison’s Initiative to Protect Cultural Traditions Passes House Committee

Santa Fe –Today, the House State Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee passed a

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House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis, Save Lives

Santa Fe – Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a bill to make it mandatory to provide

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Armstrong Bill to Keep Guns from DV Offenders Passes Senate Committee

Data Show Presence of Firearm Increases Likelihood of Death in Domestic Violence Incident

Rep. Debbie

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Stewart Bill to Jumpstart Creation of Pre-K Classrooms Moves Another Step Closer to Law

SB 230 Expands Capital Outlay to Include Early Childhood; Passes House Education Committee

Sen.

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Stewart Bill to Stop Wildlife Trafficking in New Mexico Heads to House after Senate Passage

Sen. Mimi Stewart’s legislation known as The Wildlife Trafficking Act is now headed to the House

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Small Biz Tax Credit Passes the House Floor Unanimously

Santa Fe – Yesterday, House Bill 526, the bipartisan Laboratory Contract with Small Business Tax

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Bill to Address Climate Change and Prepare for a More Sustainable Future Advances

Santa Fe – Today, a bill which will help New Mexico prepare for the impacts of climate change and a

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House Republicans Vote Unanimously to Support Transparency and Curtail Lobbyist Spending in Santa Fe

Santa Fe – House Republicans voted unanimously to prohibit lobbyist spending during the

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Ethics Commission Passes House Floor

Santa Fe, NM – Today, a bill to create an ethics commission passed the House Floor with bipartisan

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Criminal Justice Reform Measure Passes House Committee

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to decriminalize portions of the Motor Vehicle Code passed the House

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Bill to Tackle Pervasive Problem of Car Theft Advances

Bill addresses problem around the state, in ABQ metro area

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to tackle the

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Bill to Prevent Auto Theft Statewide Advances

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to help prevent auto theft around the state passed the House Judiciary

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Measure to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing Passes House of Representatives

Consumer protection bill passes unanimously

Santa Fe – Yesterday, the House of Representatives

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Invest In New Mexico Measure Passes House of Representatives

House Bill 6 will create a steady revenue stream to fund public education

Santa Fe – Today, the

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