House Democrats Fight Effort to Ensure Only Citizens Register to Vote

In Another Late Night Vote, Democrats Fight Against Election Integrity

Santa Fe – House Democrats

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Bill to Improve 911 Systems Passes House Committee

Santa Fe – Today, the House Local Government, Land Grants & Cultural Affairs Committee passed

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Rep. Gail Armstrong Introduces Water Data Act

Santa Fe - Today on Earth Science Day, Representative Gail Armstrong of Magdalena announced the

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Stewart Bill to Improve Fire Safety in Schools, Hospitals Passes Senate

SB 143 Calls for Rules to Allow More Smoke/Fire Damper Inspections

Sen. Mimi Stewart’s bill to

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Rep. Stansbury Announces Critical Water Legislation

Santa Fe – Today, on Earth Science Day, Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) and Gail

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Legislation to Protect New Mexicans’ Private Information Passes House Committee

Santa Fe – Today, the House Judiciary Committee passed a bill to protect New Mexicans’ sensitive personal

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Bill to Safeguard Hotel Employees Passes Committee

Santa Fe – Today, the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee passed House Bill 139/a

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House Education Committee Advances Three Key Measures

House Democrats pass bills to keep schools safe, healthy, and efficient

Santa Fe – Today, the

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Community Solar Act Passes the House of Representatives

Santa Fe – Today, the Community Solar Act, House Bill 210 passed the New Mexico House of

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Bill to Improve Access to Health Care for Counties and Tribal Health Councils Advance

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to improve access to health care for counties and tribal councils passed the

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RPNM Roundup at the Roundhouse 021919

 1. “RECKLESS, UNSUSTAINABLE” STATE BUDGET PASSED BY HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Democrats on the House

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House Democrats Push Bill to Double the Cost of Registering a Vehicle

Santa Fe – House Democrats have quietly introduced a bill that would more than double the cost of

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Rep. Ruiloba Releases Statement on His Bill to Help Fund the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Improve Our Roads

Santa Fe – Today, Rep. Patricio Ruiloba (D-Albuquerque) released a statement on his bill to fund New

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Armstrong Bill to Ensure Contraception Access Passes House

Bill Guarantees New Mexicans Coverage for Full Range of Birth Control Options

Rep. Debbie

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Bill to Fund a New Chapter for New Mexico Passes HAFC

House Bill 2, the General Appropriations Act of 2019, passes HAFC on a partisan vote of 12-6

Santa

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Stewart Bill to Create User-Friendly Program to Assess & Support Public Schools Headed to Senate Floor

SB 229 Eliminates Ineffective A-through-F School Grading System

Sen. Mimi Stewart’s bill to scrap

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Stewart Bill to Overhaul Teacher Evaluation to Support Professional Development Headed to Senate Floor

SB 247 Eliminates Onerous Sick-leave & Test Score Components of Existing Process

Sen. Mimi

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RPNM Roundup at the Roundhouse 021819

 1. REMINDER - TODAY IS PRO-LIFE LOBBY DAY IN SANTA FE

Talk to your legislators about HB 51 which

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House Democrats Vote to Continue 'Catch and Release' of Violent Offenders

Santa Fe – In a Saturday Morning hearing, House Democrats voted against House Bill 480 (HB 480)

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RPNM Roundup at the Roundhouse 021719

EVENT REMINDER: PRO-LIFE LOBBY DAY IN SANTA FE

Monday, February 18, 2019

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Rally

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House Democrats Pass Three Health Care Access Bills

Bills would protect pregnant inmates, enroll qualified individuals into Medicare, and protect

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House Democrats Advance Three Key Education Bills

Legislation expands programming, grants college credit for high placement test scores, and better

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Bill to Ensure Families Are Safe Passes First Committee

House Bill 405 passes the State Government, Elections & Indians Affairs Committee

Santa Fe – Today,

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Rep. Debbie Armstrong Champions Bill to Expand Access to Medicaid Coverage

Santa Fe – Today, Rep. Debbie Armstrong’s (D-Albuquerque) bill to expand access to Medicaid

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Bill to Market New Mexico as a Great State to Retire In Passes Committee

Santa Fe - Today, the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee passed House Bill 497,

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