Trump Administration Sets the Pace for Food Loss and Waste Reduction Efforts to Continue

USDA, EPA, and FDA renew formal agreement aimed at reducing food waste

(Washington, D.C., December 17,

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Bill supporting families with pets signed into law

Provides low-cost spay/neuter services, helps struggling families keep their furry friends healthy

Santa Fe,

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Gov. vetoes Senate Bill 232, boosting state reserves by $50 million

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday vetoed Senate Bill 232, a piece of legislation

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NM budget concerns skyrocket amidst steep oil price drop

Santa Fe, NM– With just days remaining for the New Mexico budget to be signed and approved by the

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Priority Education Bills Signed Into Law

Continuing Democratic Push For High-Quality Education For All New Mexicans 

Investing In And Raising Up

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NM House GOP Leader calls on Governor to veto bill that limits transparency and open records

Santa Fe, NM–  New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham has one week left to take final action on

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Representative Dow delivers crucial veterans services in 2020

Santa Fe, NM– Representative Rebecca Dow (R- Truth or Consequences) delivered on her promise to

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Bills Expanding Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Modernization Signed Into Law

SANTA FE – Today, House Bill 50, House Bill 233, and Senate Bill 29—a slate of bills protecting

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Retirement Savings Account Signed into Law

Santa Fe, N.M. – A House Democratic bill addressing the retirement savings crisis is signed into law

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Bill Addressing High Priority Services for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities is Signed into Law

Improves the lives and ensures the dignity of seniors and disabled people statewide

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Bill Making New Mexico More Military Friendly Signed into Law

New law eases burden for military families, veterans, in finding jobs in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Gun Safety Bill Signed into Law

Measure Directly Addresses Gun Violence in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, in a state with the

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House GOP instructs Legislative Council to publish Capital Outlay expenditures on web

Santa Fe, NM– The 2020 Legislative session wrapped up just a week ago and many bills are awaiting action

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

LEGISLATIVE SESSION ONE OF MISSED OPPORTUNITIES

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House bills approved 2020

These are bills that originated in the House and also passed the Senate and are headed to the

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Senate bills approved 2020

These are bills that originated in the Senate, but also passed the House and are headed to the

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Governor signs Senate Bill 139 

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday afternoon signed Senate Bill 139, ensuring New

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House Democrats Pass Historic Measures Uplifting All New Mexicans

Historic investments in education and infrastructure 

Santa Fe, NM – Today at noon the Second

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Roundup at the Roundhouse 022020

STATE OF NEW MEXICO
54th LEGISLATURE

Thursday, February 20, 2020

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE

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Bill Helping Families with Pets Advances House

Provides low-cost spay/neuter services, helps struggling families keep their furry friends healthy

Santa Fe,

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Solar Tax Credit Act Passes the House

Incentivizing Solar Systems, Promoting New Mexico’s Clean Energy Future

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, Senate

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO
54th  LEGISLATURE

  Wednesday, February 19, 2020

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE

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Tobacco bill gets final approval

SANTA FE – A public health bill to regulate the manufacture, distribution and sale of tobacco

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Bill to Revise Tobacco Product Regulations Goes to the Governor

Reduces Access for Minors and Regulates Currently Unlicensed Retailers

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, a

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Bill to Ensure the State Can Respond to Emergencies and Balance the Budget Passes the House

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the Transfer of Reserve Funds Act, a bill that will enable New Mexico to

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