ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed critical public safety legislation to reduce gun violence and strengthen penalties for violent criminals. “This legislation strikes at the heart of issues that are keeping New Mexicans up at night,” said Gov....
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Governor signs landmark bills to improve healthcare affordability and access
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed into law legislation that builds on the administration's work to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for every New Mexican. “Delivering quality healthcare to New Mexico’s population requires a...
Governor travels to Washington, D.C. for National Governors Association annual meeting
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to Washington, D.C., for the winter meeting of the National Governors Association. On Thursday, the governor attended a meeting of President Biden’s Council of Governors, where she serves as the co-chair of the...
Legislature approves much of Governor’s agenda – With public safety agenda incomplete, governor considers special session
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Legislature adjourned its 30-day session on Thursday having passed much of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s legislative agenda. However, the governor is seriously considering a special session to press for additional public safety protections...
Governor applauds passage of House Bill 195 to make changes to Opportunity Enterprise Revolving Loan Fund
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today celebrated the passage of House Bill 195, sponsored by Reps. Linda Serrato, Meredith A. Dixon, and Joy Garratt and Sen. Michael Padilla. The legislation makes changes to the Opportunity Enterprise Revolving Loan fund (OERF)...
Bill banning firearms from polling places on way to governor’s desk
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate passed an amended public safety bill Wednesday that largely prohibits the carrying of firearms at polling places. The Firearms Near Polling Places bill, Senate Bill 5, sponsored by Sen. Peter Wirth and supported by the governor,...
Public safety bills clear committee, more urgent action needed
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the rapid movement of three critical public safety bills through the Senate Judiciary Committee: “The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved three more critically important bills contained in my...
New Mexico Match Fund overcomes final legislative hurdle
SANTA FE – Legislation to secure additional federal funding for infrastructure, research, and economic development is now headed to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk. The governor-backed bill received unanimous support in the Senate on Tuesday, maintaining unanimous...
Legislation to leverage billions of dollars in funding and boost oversight at New Mexico hospitals passed by House and Senate
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 17, the Health Care Delivery and Access Act, with a vote of 59-1 and Senate Bill 15, the Health Care Consolidation Oversight Act, with a vote of 47-20. Both bills now head to the governor’s...
Gun waiting period bill receives concurrence from House, heads to governor’s desk – “Firearm Sale Waiting Period Crimes” would create cooling-off period to prevent gun violence, suicide
SANTA FE – House Bill 129, creating a mandatory 7-day waiting period for the purchase of firearms, was passed through a concurrence vote in the House. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for her signature. The bill is the first of more than 20 public safety...