Retail Crime Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk

Legislation supports local business and enhances public safety by targeting retail crime

Santa Fe, NM

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Senate Republicans Issue Statement Following Conclusion of Legislative Session

Republicans celebrate several major victories 

SANTA FE — The 2023 Legislative Session adjourned sine

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Sine Die: House Democrats Deliver for New Mexico Families in 2023 Legislative Session

Impactful legislation passed will make communities safer, protect voting and reproductive rights,

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Bipartisan House Tax Package Heads to Governor

HB 547 would lower taxes, deliver rebates for all New Mexicans, provide relief for working

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Senate Republicans Issue Statement Following Conclusion of Legislative Session

Republicans celebrate several major victories 

SANTA FE — The 2023 Legislative Session adjourned sine

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New Mexico House and Senate pass critical Forestry Bills 

Legislation better equips the State Forestry Division to battle climate change and wildfires 

Santa Fe,

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Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Health Care Protection Act Headed to Governor

Codifies Governor’s executive order protecting the privacy of providers & patients

Santa Fe, NM- Today,

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Governor signs bill to bolster state’s financial stability

Senate Bill 26 redirects excess oil and gas revenue to protect against volatility

SANTA FE – Gov.

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House Approves Creation of Civil Rights Division within Attorney General’s Office 

Office would empower Attorney General to defend civil rights cases and prosecute violations

Santa Fe,

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Senator Brandt Applauds House Passage of “Glory’s Law”

Legislation would prohibit discrimination against a transplant recipient based on physical or

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Senator Bill Burt Urges Legislature to Make Tax Exemption for Military Retirement Pay Permanent

Under current proposal, exemption would sunset in 2031

SANTA FE — Senator Bill Burt (R-Alamogordo) today

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Senator Cliff Pirtle Applauds House Passage of Senate Bill 232

Legislation will ensure timely reimbursements for medical providers

SANTA FE – Today the House of

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Bipartisan Legislation to Address Medical Malpractice Passes Senate

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 523, medical malpractice legislation to

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State Budget Headed to Governor’s Desk

Amended House Bill 2 maintains key investments in state’s future and puts historic state revenues to

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Critical Election Security Bill Passes House

Senate Bill 180 builds on New Mexico’s historic Voting Rights Act with critical enhancements to

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Governor brokers bipartisan compromise on medical malpractice legislation

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday brokered a bipartisan agreement with Senate

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Governor Lujan Grisham and Senate Leaders Announce Medical Malpractice Fix

SANTA FE — Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Senate Republican Leader, Senator Greg Baca (R-Belen),

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Bill Protecting Safety and Privacy for New Mexicans Seeking a Name Change Passes Legislature

House Bill 31 would remove outdated and unnecessary burdens for people legally changing their

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Senator Bill Burt, Senator Ron Griggs Lead Effort to Defeat Unconstitutional Detention Center Bill

SANTA FE — Today, Senator Ron Griggs (R-Alamogordo) and Senator Bill Burt (R-Alamogordo) lead the

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House Passes SB9: The Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund

Historic Land & Water Conservation Proposal Heads to Governor for Signature

Santa Fe, N.M. - March

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Environmental & Mental Health Bills Pass House with Strong Bipartisan Support

Legislation establishing conservation funds and expanding mental health crisis centers head to

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New Mexico Voting Rights Act Heads to Governor’s Desk

House votes to concur with Senate amendments in final legislative step for House Bill 4

Santa Fe,

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House Passes Bipartisan Tax Reform Package

Amended bill would ease tax burdens and provide rebates for all New Mexicans, provide relief for

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New Mexico Senate Approves State Budget with Bipartisan Opposition

SANTA FE — Today, the Senate passed the state budget on a vote of 25-16. All Senate Republicans

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Senate Republican Whip Applauds Passage of "Swatting" Bill

Threat of a shooting would become a felony offense

SANTA FE — Today, the Senate advanced Senate Bill

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