Corporate Theft Gets the Green Light from House Lawmakers

By House Republican Leader Jim Townsend (Artesia)

The term "corporate welfare" gets thrown around

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Repeal of Subminimum Wage for Disabled Passes House 

Ensures adequate pay for working New Mexicans with disabilities  

Santa Fe, N.M. - Legislation ensuring

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Utility Relief and Affordability Bill Passes House 

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

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Legislation Supporting the Development of Local Clean Energy Economies Headed to House Floor

With a focus on the communities most impacted by climate change and the shift in energy markets, a diverse

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Vital Child Support Legislation Unanimously Passes the Senate

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico State Senate unanimously passed important legislation to align

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Increased Property Tax Exemption for Veterans Passes House

Constitutional Amendment increases exemption from $4,000 to $10,000

Santa Fe, N.M. – An increased

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Limit on Expulsions and Out-of-School Suspensions Passes House 

Restricts use of these extreme measures only as a last resort, following exhaustion of other

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Scholarships for Med School Students Passes House Education Committee

Program keeps UNM medical students practicing in NM after graduation

Santa Fe, N.M. – A new

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Tax Fairness and Reform Bill Heads to House Floor

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

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Bill Modernizing NM Legislature Headed to House Floor

Creates a commission to review and propose improvements to the NM Legislature

Santa Fe, N.M. – A bill to

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Centralized, Comprehensive Broadband Plan Heads to House Floor

The Connect New Mexico Act supports statewide broadband internet, providing internet access to all New

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Right to Earned Sick Leave Passes House

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

Santa Fe,

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Legislation to Outlaw Hazing Passes House 

Only six states, including New Mexico, have no laws prohibiting hazing 

Santa Fe, N.M - Today, the

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Cannabis Legalization Passes the House

Legislation opening a new industry for New Mexico, centering equal opportunity, now goes to the

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State Indian Child Welfare Act Heads to House Floor

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

Santa

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Bill Adding COVID-19 to Workers’ Comp Act Heads to House Floor

With emergency clause, bill will become effective immediately

Santa Fe, N.M. – Essential workers who

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Governor Signs Abortion Bill, Republican Senators Respond

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed legislation to repeal New Mexico's

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Expansion of Small Business Recovery Act Headed to Governor’s Desk

Provides more than $460 million in relief, expands program eligibility & accessibility

Santa Fe,

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Chop Shop Felony Bill Unanimously Passes House

Cracks down on auto theft in New Mexico by criminalizing ‘chop shop’ owners 

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Rebecca Dow Newsletter NM House of Representatives

News from Rebecca Down, New Mexico House of Representatives.

Fighting For Our Communities
This

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Bipartisan statement on MLG schools testing waiver request

Santa Fe, NM- The New Mexico Public Education Department requested and was denied a waiver to

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Feb. 24, 2021 update on gun-related legislation

After passing through the House Judiciary Committee, HB193, the expansion of the "red-flag" gun

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Waived Liquor License Fees Headed to House Floor

Provides relief for restaurants & other hospitality businesses hard hit by the pandemic

Santa Fe,

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Right to Earned Sick Leave Headed to House Floor 

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

Santa Fe,

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Legislation Supporting the Development of Local Clean Energy Economies Passes Committee

With a focus on the communities most impacted by climate change and the shift in energy markets, a diverse

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