Senate News & Op-Eds
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Historic Wildlife Management Bill Passes New Mexico State Senate
Today, Senate Bill 5, a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at modernizing New Mexico's wildlife management system, passed the senate on a bipartisan vote of 28-12.
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Turquoise Alert Bill Passes in Senate,Enhancing Public Safety and Missing Person Response
In a historic move aimed at improving the safety of Indigenous New Mexico residents, the New Mexico Senate today passed Senate Bill 41, the Turquoise Alert Bill, an initiative designed to quickly mobilize resources and aid in the search for missing persons.
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New Mexico Senate Passes Senate Bill 48, the Community Benefit Fund, Investing in Local Projects and Resilient Communities
Today, the New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 48, the Community Benefit Fund (CBF), a groundbreaking investment in locally-driven projects that will strengthen communities, create jobs, and help New Mexicans adapt to increasing climate challenges.
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Behavioral Healthcare, Public Safety Measures Headed to Governor’s Desk
Today, New Mexico Senate Democrats, together with their colleagues in the House of Representatives, took the final steps to pass major behavioral health and public safety legislation.
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Community Benefit Fund Passes Senate Finance Committee, Paving the Way for Local Investments in New Mexico’s Future
Today, the New Mexico Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 48, the Community Benefit Fund, marking a major step toward ensuring that communities statewide have the resources to invest, adapt, and innovate in the face of a changing climate.