Measure to Address Teacher Shortage Passes House

Santa Fe – Recently, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 25, the Teaching Pathways

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Trio of Measures to Support the Economy Pass the House of Representatives

Santa Fe – Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed three bills that support New Mexico’s

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Measure to Create an Early Childhood Education and Care Department Passes House

Santa Fe – Today, the House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 22, sponsored by Rep. Linda

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Bill to Help Protect New Mexico’s Water, Acequias Passes House of Representatives

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to help protect New Mexico’s water passed the House of Representatives. House bill 17,

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Critical Bipartisan Water Legislation Passes the House with Unanimous Support

Santa Fe – Today, a critical bipartisan water bill passed the House Floor with unanimous support. House Bill 651,

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Bill to Better Serve Our Courts Passes House Floor Unanimously

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to better serve New Mexico’s courts passed the House Floor unanimously. House Bill

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Silver Alert Bill Passes State Legislature, Enhances Safety for People Living with Dementia

Albuquerque, NM – March 9, 2019 –  The Alzheimer's Association, New Mexico Chapter is pleased to

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House Passes Measure to Create Roadmap for Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles

Santa Fe, NM – Today, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 521, sponsored by Rep.

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Legislation to Address the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Passes House Floor

Santa Fe – Today, the House Floor passed a bill sponsored by Representatives Andrea Romero

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Joint Resolution to Ask Voters to Consider Runoff Elections Passes House

Santa Fe, NM – Today, the House of Representatives passed House Joint Resolution 6. This

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Stewart Bill to Re-instate Solar Tax Credit Passes Senate

Sen. Mimi Stewart’s legislation to re-instate the solar tax credit in New Mexico passed the Senate on

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Stewart Bill to Create Plan for Wildlife Corridors to Protect Animals, People is Headed to House Floor

SB 228 Calls on Game & Fish and DOT to Formally Work to Create Action Plan

Sen. Mimi Stewart’s

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Cannabis Legislation Passes the House in Historic Vote

Includes strong public health and safety provisions, investments in safety, education

Santa Fe- Today, a bill

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Constituent Letter from District 38 State Rep. Rebecca Dow

Dear friend and neighbor,

The 54th New Mexico Legislature is almost over. I was humbled to meet

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House Democrats Pass Measure to Protect New Mexicans with Pre-Existing Conditions

Santa Fe – Today, the House of Representatives passed a bill to protect health care coverage for

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Bill to Prevent Discrimination in Health Care Access Passes House Floor

Bill would help women and families across the state access treatment for substance abuse, keep

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Good Bill Day Means Legislators Are Getting Close

Good Bill Day Means Legislators Are Getting Close; Early Childhood Dept. Passes Committee; Rep.

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House Republicans Lead Effort to Overturn Anti-2nd Amendment Law

25 New Mexico Counties Have Voted Against Radical Santa Fe Bills

Santa Fe – House Republicans

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New Mexico Women's Legislative Caucus Endorses Key Legislation

The New Mexico Women's Legislative Caucus endorses nine pieces of legislation supporting women,

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House Democrats Pass Bill to Pay Themselves

Vote Comes Less Than a Week After Democrats Pass Largest Tax Increase In New Mexico History

Santa Fe

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Bill to Promote State Parks Clears Senate Committee

Santa Fe, NM – Today, the Senate Conservation Committee passed a measure to offer free admission to state

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Measure to Bolster Renewable Energy Clears Senate Committee

Santa Fe – Today, the Senate Conservation Committee advanced a bill that creates key investments for

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Bill to Update and Modernize Social Work Requirements Advances

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to update and modernize social work licensure and requirements passed the

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Bill to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault Passes House Floor

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to support survivors of sexual assault passed the House Floor with broad

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Bill to Protect Jobs in the Four Corners Area Advances

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to protect jobs in the Four Corners area of the state passed the House

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