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The first special session of the 2017 New Mexico Legislature adjourned sine die on May 30, 2017. Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation reinstating funding for higher education and vetoed a bill raising taxes. Both the House and Senate were in […]

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Gov. Susana Martinez vetoed ethics and campaign finance bills. Senate Bill 393 would have required lobbyists to report expenses on lawmakers and other public officials under $100. Martinez stated she supports transparency, but thought the bill was unclear and could […]

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Despite the 2017 regular session adjourning on March 18th, Gov. Susana Martinez will likely call a special session. Martinez does not like the budget proposed to her by the Legislature and has warned of potential furloughs if a new budget […]

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The New Mexico Legislature adjourned sine die on March 18, 2017. House Joint Resolution 8, which creates an independent ethics commission, passed both houses and will be placed on the 2018 general election ballot for voter approval. Senate Bill 393, a […]

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A bill creating an independent ethics commission has been approved by the New Mexico legislature. House Joint Resolution 8 (HJR 8) seeks to amend the state constitution and establish a state ethics commission. The ethics commission would oversee complaints against […]

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A bill creating an independent ethics commission is advancing through the New Mexico legislature. House Joint Resolution 8 (HJR 8) seeks to amend the state constitution and establish a state ethics commission. The ethics commission would oversee complaints against public […]

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New Mexico lawmakers have recently introduced several ethics bills. House Bill 119 would make it unlawful for a state legislator or legislative candidate to solicit or accept a contribution, even absent any political purpose. House Bill 73 seeks to create […]

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New Mexico State Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto revealed a draft of the Public Accountability Act (PAA) at a recent legislative meeting. If passed, the PAA would create a 12-member Public Accountability Board with the purpose of investigating and ruling on complaints […]

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The special session adjourned sine die on October 6, 2016. Lawmakers approved a budget fix, and the controversial death penalty bill failed to pass the Senate. Per New Mexico law, the fundraising ban concludes at the time of adjournment.

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The New Mexico Secretary of State released new contribution limits for non-statewide candidates, statewide candidates, and PACs. Contributions from a person to a statewide candidate or to a PAC will increase to $5,500. Also, contributions from a PAC to a […]

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September 30, 2016  •  

New Mexico Special Session Called

On September 29, 2016, Gov. Susana Martinez called a special session for September 30, 2016. The long-awaited proclamation will focus on fixing budget shortfalls and restoring the death penalty. The ban on fundraising during regular or special session is a […]

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Gov. Susana Martinez plans to call a special session to address budget issues. The exact date of the session has not yet been determined, but it will likely convene in September. Martinez’s office is speaking with leaders of the Legislature, […]

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During a spot check of campaign spending records, election officials realized a glitch in the database showed discrepancies between information searchable online and printable reports. Online, the purpose of some expenditures is omitted, for example. The glitch was discovered after […]

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Progress Now New Mexico has filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office alleging state Rep. Paul Pacheco failed to disclose a conflict of interest on a major project. According to the complaint, Pacheco violated state law and House ethics […]

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