Panel kills bill requiring release of presidential hopefuls’ tax returns
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Rep. Debbie Rodella, an Española Democrat, joined with Republicans to bottle up the measure. Continue Reading
Proposal would ban open carry of guns at Roundhouse
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People with licensed concealed weapons could still enter the building with their firearms. Continue Reading
New Mexico Senate once again endorses hemp research
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The legislation goes now to the House of Representatives, where other industrial hemp bills also are being considered. Continue Reading
Internet sales tax receives bipartisan support
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You’ll pay gross receipts tax on purchases from online retailers such as Amazon and eBay if the proposal becomes law. Continue Reading
Senators halt proposal to revive state school board
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Five Democrats joined four Republicans to block the resolution. Continue Reading
House approves emergency funding for courts
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The 68-0 vote sends the funding bill to the Senate with the clock ticking on what Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Daniels said could be a breakdown of New Mexico’s justice system. Continue Reading
N.M. Legislature, U.S. Congress diverging on gun sale background checks
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While the New Mexico Legislature is moving toward expanding mandatory background checks, Congress is heading in the other direction. Continue Reading
Courts feel crunch amid economic scarcity
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While judicial officials are sounding alarm bells, court data show that funding and the number of employees have increased over the past decade while the number of cases has declined. Continue Reading
Analysis: Feed bill fight may foretell partisan battles to come
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The process has not melted down to a full-fledged political food fight yet, but we’re already seeing harsh rhetoric and partisan posturing. Continue Reading
Pot proposal advances in House but faces uncertain future
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Adults over 21 would be able to legally buy, possess and smoke marijuana under a bill that survived its first hearing Saturday in the state House of Representatives. Continue Reading
House committee advances bill allowing doctor’s aid in dying
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The bill would allow medical professionals to aid in an adult’s death by prescribing lethal drugs, provided that the patient meets certain criteria. Continue Reading
Bills to stop contract buyouts die in House committee
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Some lawmakers and educators argued that the measures would hinder the ability of school districts and colleges to recruit high-quality candidates. Continue Reading
Bill to let local voters raise gas tax advances
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Lawmakers have had difficulty finding agreement on any tax issue the past two years, but HB 63 seems headed toward approval. Continue Reading
Bill would authorize panel to investigate child abuse deaths
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The team would be tasked with evaluating investigations of a child’s death, as well as examining how agencies and individuals responded to concerns about the child before the slaying. Continue Reading
Improve the public works process to boost the state’s economy
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Just like a bad infrastructure planning process can hurt a state, so too can a good infrastructure process be beneficial. Continue Reading