Contact: Lorraine Montoya-Vigil
(505)986-4723
Lorraine.montoya@nmlegis.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2015
Statement from Senate Democrats Regarding Special Session
SANTA FE, NM — Senate Democrats released the following statement regarding a Special Session of the New Mexico Legislature:
New Mexicans from across the state have called for a Special Session on capital outlay. The Senate Democrats have heard that call, and are ready to go into Session to pass a capital outlay bill.
The Senate Democrats agreed tonight on a capital outlay proposal put forth by lead caucus negotiator Sen. John Arthur Smith (D-Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna, Sierra-35). The package restores funding to senior centers, higher education institutions, and tribal communities. The package also contains a compromise on highway funding.
The package was developed as a result of discussions with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and after listening to the needs of local communities, businesses, and tribal groups. It will create approximately 10-15 thousand new jobs over the next three years.
Time is of the essence, and Senate Democrats are ready to begin Session subject to the call.
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