Legislation is beginning to move and many items will need your attention. When we talk about bad legislation, one example is HB 50: PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR CERTAIN STATUTES (Rep. Louis)

This legislation puts New Mexico businesses and industries, like the extractive industries, manufacturing and agriculture in the crosshairs for lawsuits filed by anyone alleging harm at any time. There is no statute of limitations. Imagine the free-for-all issue that would be created, clogging our court systems. Most importantly, this legislation will create significant uncertainty for businesses and would be a detractor for new businesses coming to our state. HB 50 will be heard in the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26, at 9:00 via a virtual meeting platform.

If you know legislators on this committee or are a constituent, we urge you to contact them immediately and tell them to vote 'No' on HB 50:

Rep. Matthew McQueen: District 50  (505) 986-4423 matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov
Rep. Melanie Stansbury: District 28  (505) 986-4336   melanie.stansbury@nmlegis.gov
Rep. Christine Chandler: District 43   (505) 986-4226  christine.chandler@nmlegis.gov
Rep. Meredith Dixon: District 20                                  meredith.dixon@nmlegis.gov
Rep. Joanne Ferrary: District 37 (505) 986-4438     joanne.ferrary@nmlegis.gov
Rep. Rod Montoya: District 1 (505) 986-4758      roddmontoya@gmail.com
Rep. Kristina Ortez: District 42                 kristina.ortez@nmlegis.gov
Rep. Debra Sariñana: District 21(505) 986-4227  debbie.sarinana@nmlegis.gov
Rep. Larry Scott: District 62   (505) 986-4450  larry.scott@nmlegis.gov
Rep. James Strickler: District 2  (505) 986-4220   jamesstrickler@msn.com
Rep. James Townsend: District 54 (505) 986-4758  townsend@pvtn.net

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