2016 Legislative Update #2

LJC LEGISLATIVE UPDATE # 2 As we told you in the previous update, we are tracking more than 20 legislative proposals this session.  The full text of the bills is available on the New Mexico Legislative website (bill tracker). http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/billfinder/number.aspx The bills that have the highest priority for LJC are: HB 30: Sponsored by Representative Fajarado (R). HB 35: Sponsored…

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2016 Legislative Update #1

Legislative Update #1   Our 30-day legislative session kicked off January 19th, so we are now nearing the end of the first week. Liberty and Justice Coalition (LJC) is anticipating an intense battle on several pending horrible bills. It is clear that the conservative-controlled House of Representatives has decided this is the year to increase penalties and decrease the rights…

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