Senate News & Op-Eds
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Economic Recovery Bills Clear Senate Finance Committee, head to Senate Floor
Today, a series of economic recovery bills were passed in the Senate Finance Committee. The bills offer relief to working families and New Mexico’s hard-hit restaurant industry and represent part of the overall recovery package aimed at lifting New Mexico out of the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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More Economic Recovery Bills to be Heard in Senate Committee Today
Today, a second round of bills aimed at helping New Mexico small businesses hit by the COVID-19 pandemic will be heard in the Senate Tax, Business & Transportation Committee.
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First Pair of Bills Aimed at Economic Recovery in Senate Committee
Today, the first of many bills aimed at helping New Mexico workers and small businesses hit by the COVID-19 pandemic will be heard in the Senate Tax, Business & Transportation Committee.
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Committees’ Committee Recommends Senate Standing Committee Leadership, Proposes Committee Assignments for New and Returning Members
Today, the Senate Committees’ Committee submitted its recommendations for member and leadership changes to Senate Standing Committees for the 2021 Legislative Session. Three committees are also undergoing name changes (Corporations is now Tax, Business & Transportation; Indian & Cultural Affairs is now Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs; Public Affairs is now Health & Public Affairs).
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New Mexico Governor Appoints Siah Correa Hemphill, Leo Jaramillo to State Senate Seats
Today, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Siah Correa Hemphill and Leo Jaramillo to the New Mexico State Senate, terms commencing immediately.