The Second Session of the 57th Legislature
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Senate News & Op-Eds
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New Mexico Senate Passes Tobacco Products Act
For Immediate Release: Contact: Chris Nordstrum(415) 601-1992Chris.Nordstrum@nmlegis.gov February 16, 2020 SANTA FE – New Mexico is one step closer to licensing all tobacco retailers and raising the minimum purchasing age to…
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Senator John Sapien Receives ‘Outstanding Policymaker’ Award
For Immediate Release Senator John Sapien Receives ‘Outstanding Policymaker’ Award Senator John Sapien (D, Dist. 9-Bernalillo and Sandoval) became only the eighth lawmaker in the nation and the first in…
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Proposed Change on Camera Use in Committee Meetings Gets a Do-Pass in Senate Rules
For Immediate Release: Contact: Chris Nordstrum(415) 601-1992Chris.Nordstrum@nmlegis.gov February 12, 2020 SANTA FE — Today, Senate Rule 2, a proposed change meant to update and clarify rules and procedures relating to the public…
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Indigenous Women’s Day at the Roundhouse is February 13
For Immediate Release: Contact: Chris Nordstrum(415) 601-1992Chris.Nordstrum@nmlegis.gov February 11, 2020 SANTA FE — This Thursday, February 13, the public is invited to join sponsors Senator Linda Lopez, Senator Shannon Pinto, NM…
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Senate Bill 137 Passes Senate Floor in an Unanimous Vote; Paving the Way for Qualified, Undocumented Licensed Professionals
For Immediate Release: Contact: Olivia Padilla(505) 986-4882Olivia.Padilla@nmlegis.gov February 10, 2020 SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 137, Licensure Eligibility Without Lawful Presence. Co-sponsored by…