Editor's Note: This was sent late last night, but I didn't have a chance to get it posted this morning. Later happenings follow.

The proposal moves to the Senate for concurrence

Santa Fe, NM - The House passed an amended version of Senate Bill 9 tonight to as part of a package of bills to resolve New Mexico's budget deficit. The measure makes adjustments to state agency funding for FY17. It now moves to the Senate for concurrence.

The House-passed bill blocks a Senate attempt to take $25 million from New Mexico public school districts. It also reverses Senate-proposed cuts to the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) as well as the Department of Public Safety.

GǣThe House fulfilled its obligation to the people of New Mexico. We stayed in Santa Fe, worked hard, and crafted a fair proposal that protects law enforcement, essential childrenG