Legislation to Cut Drug Prices with Imports from Canada Passes House Committee

Legislation Enables DOH to negotiate safe wholesale imports of prescription drugs and pass savings on

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Legislation to Identify and Combat Elder Abuse Passes Committee

A Task Force Would Study and Make Recommendations for Penalties for the Abuse of Senior Citizens and

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New Mexico Legislators Unite to Fight Dangerous "Red Flag" Gun Bill

A bipartisan group of New Mexico Legislators are united in opposition to SB5, the so-called

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Progressive Democrats Deny New Mexicans Social Security Tax Break 

Albuquerque. February 7--A proposal to give New Mexico retirees a Social Security state tax

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House GOP response to Red-flag law

SANTA FE, NM— Senate Bill 5, the red-flag gun law, passed the Senate today and moves to the House for

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Social Security exemption tabled by House committee

SANTA FE, NM— A proposal to stop taxing New Mexico retirees’ Social Security income was tabled

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Rep. Gail Armstrong carries bill to deliver $1 million for County and Tribal Health

Santa Fe, NM– Representative Gail Armstrong (R-Magdalena) presented House Bill 143 in the Health and

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Roundup at the Round House 020720

Friday, February 7, 2020

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LEGISLATURE
1. GOVERNOR SEEKS POWER SURGE IN

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Roundup at the Roundhouse 020620

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LEGISLATURE

1. RED FLAG BILL ADVANCES TO FULL SENATE AS OPPOSITION REMAINS

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Reorganization to New Mexico’s PRC Advances Out of Committee

Bringing leadership to the regulation of energy, infrastructure, health and safety, and industry,

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Measure Appropriating Funds for Teen Driver Safety Training Passes Committee

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today the House Transportation, Public Works, and Capital Improvements Committee

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Bill to Create Economic Development District and Provide Urgent Relief to McKinley and Cibola Counties Passes House

The legislation will facilitate urgently needed redevelopment funds ahead of the Escalante

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Governor’s unconstitutional effort to consolidate control of PRC moves forward

Santa Fe, NM –  The House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources committee today approved House Bill

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House Passes Measure to Protect the Jobs of Pregnant Workers 

House Bill 25 extends Human Rights Act to pregnant workers

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the House of

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Measure Amending Private College Disclosures Passes House of Representatives

House Bill 17 will give more access to accurate cost information for New Mexico’s private

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House Passes Budget Bill to Invest in New Mexico’s Public Education and Economy 

Includes Funds for Higher Education, Health Care, Economic Development, and Infrastructure

Santa Fe,

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‘The People’s Budget’ voted down by Democrats

Santa Fe, NM- House Democrats today voted down ‘The People’s Budget,’ a proposal presented by

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NM Taxpayer Bill of Rights dies in first committee

Santa Fe, NM – House Republican Whip Rod Montoya (R-Farmington) yesterday presented HJR 5, New

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Bill To Revise Tobacco Product Regulations Advances House Committee

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today the House Health and Human Services Committee passed House Bill 195, the Tobacco

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House Republicans announce, “The People’s Budget,” alternative spending plan

Santa Fe, NM- NM Representative Jason Harper (R-Rio Rancho) today announced an alternative

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Bill Increasing Working Families Tax Credit Passes First Committee

Santa Fe - Today, the House Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee passed House Bill 148

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Bill Meeting Small Town Needs Passes Out of Committee

House Bill 163 supports many communities with general expense needs

Santa Fe, N.M. – A bill

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House Republican effort for increased transparency is denied by Democrats

Santa Fe, NM- House Republican Leader Jim Townsend (Artesia) presented in committee today, House

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Roundup at Roundhouse 020420

 STATE OF NEW MEXICO
54th LEGISLATURE

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE LEGISLATURE
1.

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Legislation to help Military Families and Veterans Receive Professional Licensure and Work in New Mexico Unanimously Passes the House

HB 30 will bring greater career stability to veterans and military families in New Mexico

Santa Fe -

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