County Commission Chair Stebbins also introduced legislation last week that would give the defeated Albuquerque single use plastic ban a second chance in the unincorporated areas of the county. There are about 500 restaurants that fall into the unincorporated area where this bill would be in effect, but the burden to business owners remains the same. Read more HERE
NMBC was present at the county commission meeting to represent the interests of the business community and join others in urging commissioners not to rush the vote until everyone’s concerns could be addressed. The board is scheduled to vote on the new sick leave bill on June 25. Read more HERE