Expansion of Sustainable Building Tax Credit Advances in Senate

Updates and expands tax credits for sustainable building and retrofitting 

Santa Fe, N.M. – As New

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Bipartisan child support legislation passes both House and Senate

Brings New Mexico into federal compliance, provides more money for kids and ensures child

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Tax Fairness and Reform Bill Advances in Senate 

HB 291 expands proven poverty-reduction policies, providing relief to low-income workers and

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Senate Republicans Criticize Passage of Radical Anti-Energy Bill

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Senate today passed radical anti-energy legislation with all

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Utility Relief and Affordability Bill Advances in Senate 

Addresses utility debts due to COVID-19 & long-term affordability of services 

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Bill Expanding Air Service in Rural New Mexico Passes House 

Grant program enables rural counties to attract commercial airlines for regional service   

Santa Fe,

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Historic New Mexico Civil Rights Act Headed to Senate Floor 

Creates avenue for justice for New Mexicans who’ve had their civil rights violated 

Santa Fe, N.M. – The New

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Attempt made to blast independent redistricting out of committee quagmire

Transparent debate on independent redistricting is blocked by Democrats

Santa Fe, NM- Today

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Legislation Opening New Financing Options for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Improvements Passes the House

HB 299 supports construction of renewable energy, water conservation, and energy efficiency

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Bill Protecting New Mexico Students from Sexual Abuse Advances in Senate

Implements robust preventative and responsive measures to halt misconduct in schools

Santa Fe,

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Registry Alerting Police to Drivers Who May Be Unable to Communicate Passes House 

Informs officers if likely vehicle occupants have a disability or condition affecting their

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Commission to Set and Regulate State Officials’ Salaries Passes House 

Constitutional Amendment would move NM to a full-time, paid legislature 

Santa Fe, N.M. – Last

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

LIQUOR DELIVERY BILL HEADS TO GOVERNOR'S DESK

HB-255 is

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Senate Democrats Refuse to Allow Vote on Vital Balance of Power Legislation

SANTA FE — Senate Democrats today refused to allow a vote on Senate Bill 74, sponsored by

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HB 255, alcohol delivery bill passes

Santa Fe, NM- House Bill 255 passed both chambers on a concurrence voice vote. The measure was

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Bill Modernizing New Mexico’s Legislature Passes House

Review process may prompt shift toward a full-time, professional legislature

Santa Fe, N.M. – A

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Water Security Bill for Southwest New Mexico Advances in Senate

Invests remaining $80 million from failed Gila River diversion into needed water infrastructure

Santa

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129 Bills Have Cleared the House, Over 3,000 New Mexicans Participated in Committees in Weeks 5 and 6

Santa Fe, N.M. –  With less than two weeks remaining in the 2021 Legislative Session, the New

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State Indian Child Welfare Act Passes House 

Expands protections & retains tribal connections for Native children in the welfare system 

Santa Fe,

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Bill Adding COVID-19 to Workers’ Comp Act Passes House 

With emergency clause, bill will become effective immediately 

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, essential workers who

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Bill to Protect New Mexico’s Natural Resources Passes House 

HB 265 empowers and helps fund conservation, restoration, and outdoor recreation projects 

Santa

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Senate Passes Redistricting Committee Legislation with Bipartisan, Unanimous Support 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate today passed legislation to create a Citizen Redistricting

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Legislation to Address Rural Community Disparities Passes Senate with Unanimous Support

SANTA FE – In an effort to address geographic equity across New Mexico, the Senate today passed

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Right to Earned Sick Leave Advances in Senate

Guarantees hard-working New Mexicans the right to sick time off and a healthy workplace

Santa Fe,

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Bill to Drive Down Health Care Costs and Expand Coverage Passes House

HB 122 will lower premiums and deductibles, and expand coverage to an estimated 23,000 uninsured New

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