NMBC brings information about public officials who have the power and responsibility to improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans.
We never label individuals as ‘Zeros,’ but will identify legislation that would do zero good for our state. On the other hand, ‘Hero’ legislation and policy that would help our state are on the table too.
Here a few Hero bills that would be good for the state with a link that can be used to send a quick email to legislators who are voting on these bills:
- HB 110 Voter ID Requirement, sponsored by Reps John Block & Mark Duncan; support HB 110 easily HERE.
- HB 80 Limiting Emergency Orders w/o Legislative Approval, sponsored by Reps Greg Nibert, Randall T. Pettigrew, Stefani Lord & Jimmy Mason; support HB 80 easily HERE.
- HJR 9 Denial of Bail for Violent Offenders, sponsored by Reps Andrea Reeb, Bill Rehm & Stefani Lord; support HJR 9 easily HERE.
Here are a few Zero bills that would bad for the state with a link that can be used to send a quick email to legislators who are voting on these bills:
- SB11 Paid Family Medical Leave Act, sponsored by Mimi Stewart,
Michael Padilla, Christine Chandler, Linda Serrato, Patricia Roybal Caballero; oppose SB11 easily HERE. - SB180 Election Law Changes, sponsored by Katy M. Duhigg and
Leo Jaramillo; oppose SB180 easily HERE. - SB165 Increase Electric Rates, sponsored by Liz Stefanics and Carrie Hamblen; oppose SB165 easily HERE.
- HB218 Low Income Public Utility Rates, sponsored by Reps Kristina Ortez, Angelica Rubio, Derrick J. Lente, Cynthia Borrego & Sen Mimi Stewart; oppose HB 218 easily HERE. Read analysis and commentary by NMBC President Carla Sonntag about why passing HB 218 would hurt NM working families HERE.
- HB4 Voting Registration and Election Law Changes, sponsored by Javier Martínez, Gail Chasey, Katy Duhigg, D. Wonda Johnson, Raymundo Lara; oppose HB4 easily HERE.
- HB25 Increase Min Wage, sponsored by Christine Chandler, Patricia Roybal-Caballero, Peter Wirth, Janelle Anyanonu, Yanira Gurrola; easily oppose HB25 HERE.
NMBC is testifying in committee hearings daily so we have first hand knowledge that the process of allowing public input isn’t always followed by committee leadership:
- SB 165 Local Choice Energy Act, Rep. Chairwoman Liz Stefanics, chair of the Senate Conservation Committee, limited public comments in opposition of the bill without notice or a valid explanation. NMBC President Carla Sonntag shared the reason why SB 165 is problematic with the Albuquerque Journal. Read her comments HERE.
- HB 7 Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Healthcare, Rep. Christine Chandler, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, only allowed those who signed up before the meeting to speak. This requirement was not published prior to the meeting and her own staff confirmed that requirement was not in place for previous meetings. NMBC sent a letter to Rep Chandler pointing out how these actions disenfranchise New Mexicans wanting to participate in the legislative process. We look forward to her response. Read the letter HERE.