Vital Rural Infrastructure Bill Passes House

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

Santa Fe,

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COVID-19 Relief Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk

Provides four-month tax holiday to restaurants & $600 credit to hardworking New Mexicans

Santa Fe,

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State Budget Passes House, Goes to Senate

The General Appropriations Act of 2021 funds economic relief efforts and continues investments in New

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Cannabis Legalization Act Headed to House Floor

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

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Roundup at the Roundhouse, Feb. 24, 2021

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
NEW MEXICO HOUSE PASSES PROPOSED $7.4 BILLION BUDGET

The House of

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House Budget moves to Senate

Santa Fe, NM- Today the House of Representatives passed House Bill 2, the state's operating budget on

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Mining Act Forfeiture Fund passes House with bipartisan support

Santa Fe, NM – Today the Mining Act Forfeiture Fund, an Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources

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House Passes Alcohol Deliveries for New Mexico’s Restaurants

Provides new income streams, licensing options & tax relief for NM’s struggling restaurant

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House and Senate Republicans call for removal of fence blockade at Roundhouse

Santa Fe, NM- New Mexico House and Senate Republican leadership today called for the immediate

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New Mexicans Continue Robust Virtual Participation in 2021 Session

In week four, 2,670 New Mexicans statewide continued to call and Zoom in to their State

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State Budget Passes Committee Unanimously and Moves to Full Vote

The General Appropriations Act of 2021 funds economic relief efforts and continues investments in New

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Expansion of Small Business Recovery Act Passes House Committee

Provides more than $460 million in relief & makes funds more accessible

Santa Fe, N.M. - Critical

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Critical Measure for Rural New Mexico Goes to House Floor

Paves the way for infrastructure investments in rural areas

Santa Fe, N.M. – Legislation to aid rural

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Historically Underutilized Business Opportunity Act Passes House

Bill creates equitable opportunities for women and minority-owned small businesses 

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Senator Gregg Schmedes' "No Forced Vaccination" Bill Clears First Committee

SANTA FE – Today, the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 232

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Senator Mark Moores Stands with Student Athletes, Urges Public Education Department to #LetThemPlay

SANTA FE – Today, Senator Mark Moores (District 21-Bernalillo) sent a letter to the Secretary of

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Hunger, Food Security & Agricultural Stability Bill Passes Committee

Expands hunger programs, supports agriculture, and promotes sustainable practices in NM

Santa Fe,

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Paid Family & Medical Leave Act Passes House Committee

Ensures that New Mexicans can recover from medical procedures & care for newborn children without

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Compassionate Medical Aid-in-Dying Passes House

Bill gives terminally ill patients the option to choose death in a peaceful, dignified manner

Santa

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$200 Million in Small Business Relief Headed to Governor’s Desk

Provides immediate COVID relief to thousands of struggling small businesses in NM

Santa Fe, N.M. – A

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Senator Mark Moores’ Student Athlete Endorsement Legislation Clears Senate with Unanimous, Bipartisan Support

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate passed the “Student Athlete Endorsement Act” with

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House Unanimously Votes to Expand Teacher Scholarship Act 

Bill addresses NM’s teacher shortage by providing incentives to aspiring teachers

Santa Fe, N.M. – The

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Legislation Opening New Mexico to Burgeoning Space Tourism Passes House 

HB 68 allows space companies to continue operations and attracts new companies to the state.

Santa Fe,

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Repeal of Abortion Ban Headed to Governor’s Desk

Final step to remove outdated statute & protect the right to reproductive health care in NM

Santa Fe,

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Bill Adding COVID-19 to Workers’ Comp Act Clears First Committee

With emergency clause, bill will become effective immediately

Santa Fe, N.M. – Essential workers who

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