Committee amends and advances memorial condemning U.S. invasion of Venezuela after debate over facts and recipients The committee debated factual claims in House Memorial 29 about an alleged U.S. invasion of Venezuela, accepted friendly amendments adding the U.S. president, secretary of state and New Mexico congressional delegation as recipients, and gave the memorial a do‑pass.

Tensions flared in a New Mexico House committee as they debated the U.S. invasion of Venezuela, challenging facts and language around a controversial memorial.

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House adopts multiple committee reports and introduces dozens of bills and memorials Committee chairs presented and the House adopted numerous committee reports recommending passage, substitution or referral. The clerk also read dozens of newly introduced House bills and memorials that were ordered printed and referred to appropriate committees.

The New Mexico House just made a significant move by adopting numerous committee reports and introducing a wave of new bills, covering everything from cannabis regulations to rural infrastructure!

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House reads dozens of bills by title, adopts committee reports and forwards measures to committees On legislative day 4 the New Mexico House read dozens of bills by title, entered multiple executive messages from the governor, and adopted numerous committee reports by voice vote; many bills were ordered printed and referred to standing committees for further consideration.

The New Mexico House just introduced a wave of impactful bills, including protections for women's safety and new regulations on cannabis packaging!

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Senate Bill 70 targets organized crime and expands New Mexico's RICO statute Senate Bill 70 adds new racketeering crimes including human trafficking and child exploitation.

New Mexico is taking a bold step to combat organized crime by expanding its racketeering laws to include heinous offenses like human trafficking and child exploitation.

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House bill 340 enhances DNA collection for cold case investigations Bill allows DNA entry into CODIS posthumously under specific legal conditions.

New Mexico lawmakers are taking a bold step to solve cold cases by allowing DNA from deceased individuals to be entered into the CODIS system under strict judicial oversight.

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Critics denounce deceptive nature of controversial legislative bill Opponents claim new bill is misleading and potentially harmful to constituents.

A controversial bill in New Mexico has sparked fierce debate, with critics labeling it "deceptive" and raising alarms about its potential impact on the community.

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New Mexico House votes to table amendment on tax bill amid oil industry concerns House members tabled an amendment to House Bill 14 addressing oil and gas tax implications.

New Mexico's Legislature is grappling with critical tax reforms that could reshape the economy and impact families, industries, and immigration policies.

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New Mexico committee moves HJR 2 for transparency in governor's vetoes Committee votes to advance HJR 2 to ensure governor explains veto decisions.

New Mexico is taking a bold step towards transparency in government by advancing a proposed amendment that would require the governor to explain veto decisions—could this reshape the legislative landscape?

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Representative McQueen proposes legislation on filing deadlines for New Mexico bills McQueen introduces bill to amend deadlines for filing legislation in New Mexico legislature

New Mexico's House Bill 256 aims to reshape legislative integrity by limiting when bills can be filed, tackling potential conflicts of interest during campaign contributions.

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Senate Finance prepares for House Bill 2 with new analytical tool Senate Finance introduces briefs to simplify understanding of House Bill 2 for committee members

The New Mexico Senate Finance Committee is unveiling a groundbreaking analytical tool to simplify the complexities of House Bill 2, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the state's budgeting process.

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Senator Soules proposes amendments to travel reimbursement rates in New Mexico New Mexico legislation adjusts travel reimbursement rates for officials and employees.

A pivotal debate is brewing in New Mexico as Senate Bill 52 proposes to overhaul travel reimbursement rates for public officials, potentially transforming how they serve constituents.

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