Read more about the article 2021 Legislative Session Wrap Up
em123020a/legislature/Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Roundhouse will be closed to the public during the 2021 Legislative Session. Photo shot Wednesday December 30, 2020. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)

2021 Legislative Session Wrap Up

The Legislative Session has concluded after a 60 day marathon of new and recycled bills, impassioned testimonies, committee meetings and vigorous debate. Lawmakers submitted over 900 pieces of legislation for…

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Call To Action: Veto job killing bills

The Governor needs encouragement to VETO job killing legislation and SIGN a couple of bills that would be good for our state. The Legislative Session was tough on businesses this…

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Legislative Session update 3/19/2021

Today is the last full day of the legislative session. It's down to the wire for many critical bills and last minute changes or submissions from legislators, making it anyone's…

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Legislative Session Update 3/17/2021

HB 148 Unemployment Contribution Rate Change, Rep. Chandler, was tabled in House Appropriations. This was a great win for New Mexico Businesses. This bill was the latest attempt to place the responsibility…

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Legislative Session Update 3/11/2021

New Mexico's liquor laws are about to receive a shake up with the passage of HB 255. After multiple amendments and debate the Senate approved the bill that would allow…

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NM needs fair, balanced voting districts

Every decade, after the full U.S. census, voting districts must be readjusted to better reflect the changing populations of the voting public. Unfortunately, because redistricting has the potential to skew…

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Read more about the article Call To Action: Time to balance the power in Santa Fe
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Call To Action: Time to balance the power in Santa Fe

Tired of the Governor's Power Trip? Take ACTION to restore balance in Santa Fe! HJR 6 Termination of Emergency Declarations will provide some much needed balance of powers between the…

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Call To Action: Stop the sick leave mandate

Hard working New Mexicans cannot afford reduced hours or lost employment opportunities, especially right now in light of the extended pandemic lockdown.  The mandate proposed in a HB 20 Healthy Workplaces…

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Legislative Session Update 3/4/2021

17 days remain in the legislative session and we're seeing more and more activity on bills as lawmakers begin to see the finish line. With just over two weeks left…

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Crime bills snubbed in Legislative Session

Violent crime on the rise in Albuquerque.  While crime rates appear to be slightly down overall, New Mexico's largest city saw an increase in the rates of most violent crimes…

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