Senate Democrats Reject Republican Effort to Repeal State Tax on Social Security

SANTA FE – Senate Democrats today rejected an effort by Senator Mark Moores (District

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Ban on Wildlife Traps, Snares, and Poison on Public Lands Heads to Governor’s Desk 

Protects endangered species, domestic animals, public safety, and outdoor tourism, while ensuring wild

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Governor Lujan Grisham statement on HJR1

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday issued the following statement upon the

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Gov. signs bipartisan measure to improve forest management, help N.M. avoid catastrophic fires

Four other measures also made law

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed into

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Statewide Broadband Plan Heads to Senate Floor

The Connect New Mexico Act provides a centralized, comprehensive plan to deliver broadband

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House Democrats Introduce Compromise on Predatory Loan Bill

Compromise amendment brings down interest rates while holding space for families to access the

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Cannabis Legalization Advances to Senate Floor 

Regulates the industry, creates jobs, and generates tax dollars for New Mexico 

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Vital Rural Infrastructure Bill Heads to Senate Floor

Constitutional amendment paves the way for infrastructure investments in rural New Mexico

Santa Fe,

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Roundup at the Roundhouse

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

WHAT'S HAPPENING
SENATE PASSES CIVIL RIGHTS

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Gov. signs Legislature’s sweeping bipartisan liquor law reform measure

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed House Bill 255, a sweeping bipartisan reform

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Native Voter Protections Advance in Senate

Safeguards voting access on nation, tribal, and pueblo lands in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, following

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Landmark Investment in Early Childhood Education Goes to Senate Floor 

Transformative funding and support for New Mexico’s youngest faces final Senate hurdle 

Santa Fe,

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Strategic Economic Planning Council Passes House

Council to focus on the communities most impacted by climate change and support state’s transition to a

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Bill Investing Millions in New Mexico’s Native and Underserved Schools Advances in Senate

Reversing decades of inequity, HB 6 uplifts New Mexico’s tribal schools and struggling districts

Santa Fe,

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End-of-Life Options Act Passes Senate

Provides compassionate end-of-life options to terminally ill, mentally competent adults in NM

Santa

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Bill to break up Albuquerque Public Schools is presented in Roundhouse

APS has become a bureaucratic mess unable to address the needs of the several distinct communities in

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Senate and House of Representatives Give Legislative Approval for Hospital in Valencia County 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate and House of Representatives have passed legislation paving the

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Senate Passes Legislation to Legalize Assisted Suicide in New Mexico

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate today passed legislation to legalize assisted suicide in New

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House Democrats make Daylight Savings partisan, stall bill progress

Santa Fe—Today House Democrats stalled Senate Bill 102, sponsored by Senator Cliff Pirtle

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End-of-Life Options Act Advances to Senate Floor

Provides compassionate end-of-life options to terminally ill, mentally competent adults in NM

Santa

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Right to Earned Sick Leave Heads to Senate Floor

Guarantees all New Mexicans access to a healthy workplace and paid time off when sick

Santa Fe,

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Prescribed Burning Act passes Senate with bipartisan support

The bill now goes to Gov. Lujan Grisham for signature

Santa Fe, NM – Last night, the Prescribed

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Protection of New Mexicans’ Personal Information Passes House

Bill expands definition of personal information and prohibits sharing with federal agencies

Santa Fe,

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Guaranteed Minimum Wage for High Schoolers Passes House 

Repeals law allowing sub-minimum wage for high schoolers working part-time jobs 

Santa Fe, N.M. – High school

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Senate Passes Legislation Removing Excessive Lottery Scholarship Requirements for Home School Students

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 234 to remove excessive requirements

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