June 8, 2015 •
New Mexico Governor Calls Special Session
Gov. Susana Martinez has called for a special session to begin today, June 8, 2015. Lawmakers will reconvene to continue work on a public works package they were unsuccessful in passing during the regular legislative session. Senate Majority Leader Michael […]
Gov. Susana Martinez has called for a special session to begin today, June 8, 2015.
Lawmakers will reconvene to continue work on a public works package they were unsuccessful in passing during the regular legislative session.
Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez is hopeful the session will only last one day.
March 4, 2015 •
New Mexico Bill Would End Contribution Limits
Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez (D) is sponsoring a bill to eliminate the state’s campaign contribution limits. Senate Bill 689 repeals the 2009 law enacting the first-ever limits on how much candidates and committees can raise per election. Sanchez believes […]
Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez (D) is sponsoring a bill to eliminate the state’s campaign contribution limits. Senate Bill 689 repeals the 2009 law enacting the first-ever limits on how much candidates and committees can raise per election.
Sanchez believes the limits encourage big donors to funnel money to independent expenditure committees, resulting in less transparency.
The bill is currently pending in the Senate Rules Committee.
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