Senate Committee Stalls Legislation to Allow School Boards to Safely Reopen Schools

SANTA FE – The Senate Education Committee today stalled bipartisan legislation that would have

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$200 Million in Small Business Relief Clears Final House Committee

House Bill provides COVID-19 relief to small businesses and attracts new companies to NM

Santa Fe,

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Joint Resolution Funding Early Childhood Education Headed to House Floor 

Invests in vital youth development programs for New Mexico’s youngest 

Santa Fe, N.M. – A Joint

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Senate Committee Considers Legislation to Allow School Boards to Safely Reopen Schools

SANTA FE – On Monday, the Senate Education Committee will consider legislation to allow local

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Climate Solutions Act Passes First Committee 

The Climate Solutions Act charts a bold path to address climate change in New Mexico, promotes jobs,

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Rep. Strickler and Rep. Dow introduce bill urging Gov to highlight state parks in tourism dept.

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Santa Fe, NM- State Representative's James Strickler (R-Farmington), and Rebecca Dow (R-Truth or

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Sex trafficking bill gets a do-pass in first committee

Santa Fe, NM- State Representative Ryan Lane (R-Aztec) moved forward legislation designed to

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Ban on Discrimination of Military and Veterans Headed to House Floor

Service members would now be protected under NM’s Human Rights Act

Santa Fe, N.M. – A bill

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Bill Requiring Legislative Involvement in Public Health Orders and Emergencies Advances with Bipartisan Support  

SANTA FE – The Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee today advanced a bill to require

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Reforms to Medical School Licensure Headed to House Floor 

Protects medical students and clinical training programs in NM 

Santa Fe, N.M. – Legislation

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SENATE COMMITTEE ADVANCES BILL TO BALANCE EMERGENCY POWERS
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Crime Victim Interview Protections Advance in House

Bipartisan bill expands trial protections for victims of violent crimes

Santa Fe, N.M. –  Victims of

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Right to Earned Sick Leave Advances in House

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

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Bipartisan Metal Theft Crime Bill Advances in House

Criminalizes the costly property damage often resulting from metal theft

Santa Fe, N.M. –  Property damage

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New Safeguards on Hemp Products Passes Committee Unanimously

Consumer protections regulate products grown in-state and out-of-state

Santa Fe, N.M. –  This

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Rep. Gail Armstrong working to support New Mexico firefighters

Santa Fe, NM- Representative Gail Armstrong (R-Magdalena) has filed House Bill 238, legislation

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House Dems put radical agenda ahead of low-income New Mexicans

Santa Fe, NM- Democrat lawmakers in the House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee

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Bill to Drive Down Health Care Costs and Expand Coverage Advances in House

Santa Fe, N.M. – New legislation to provide quality, affordable health care to all New Mexicans

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Expansion of Teacher Scholarship Act Passes Committee Unanimously

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

Santa Fe, N.M. –  The

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

SANTA FE – The “Student Athlete Endorsement Act” – sponsored by Senator Mark Moores (District

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Chop Shop Felony Bill Advances in House

Establishes dismantling a vehicle or running a chop shop as a third-degree felony

Santa Fe, N.M. –  The

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Senate Committee Considering Legislation to Balance Governor’s Emergency Powers

SANTA FE – On Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m., the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee is scheduled to

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New Mexicans Participate in Record Numbers During First Week of Virtual Session

More than 2,400 New Mexicans, representing almost every county, have tuned in and voiced opinions in

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Financial Management Bill in NM High Schools Passes Committee Unanimously 

Class would become a graduation requirement, teaching all students financial literacy 

Santa Fe,

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$200 Million in Small Business Relief Advances in House 

Bill provides COVID relief grants to small businesses and attracts large companies to NM 

Santa Fe,

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