The First Session of the 58th Legislature
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News & Important Updates
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Yet Again, Governor Martinez Vetoes Job-Creating Hemp Bill Without Explanation
Today, without explanation, Governor Susana Martinez vetoed Senate Bill 6, legislation which would have created jobs and capitalized on the $600 million industrial hemp industry. The bill was narrowly tailored by…
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Senate Passes Fiscally Responsible Budget & Revenue Package
Together Would Prevent Dangerous Cuts to Public Education & Protect State’s Bond Rating Santa Fe, NM – The Senate today passed the 2018 Fiscal Year 2018 budget and a package…
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Governor Continues to Show Contempt for Education Professionals Through Vetoes
Santa Fe, NM – Today, Governor Susana Martinez vetoed Senate Bill 200 by Senator John Sapien which would have encouraged licensed school professionals, such as counselors and school administrators, to…
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Senate Majority Whip Michael Padilla (D-14 Bernalillo) Passes Hunger Free Student Bill of Rights
New Mexico Senate Democrats For Immediate Release: March 9, 2017 Contact: Zach Marcus (505) 986-4882 Zachary.Marcus@nmlegis.gov Senate Majority Whip Michael Padilla (D-14 Bernalillo) Passes Hunger Free Student Bill of Rights…
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Two Bills to Expand Broadband Access Signed Into Law
Santa Fe, NM – Today, Governor Martinez signed two bills to encourage business development by expanding broadband access to underserved communities across New Mexico. House Bill 60 by Representative Carl…