April 7, 2017 •
Gov. Martinez Vetoes Ethics and Campaign Finance Bills
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 […]
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 have several unintended consequences.
Additionally, Martinez vetoed Senate Bill 96 which would have required disclosure of “dark-money” campaign spending by nonprofit groups. Martinez vetoed the legislation because it may discourage charities from advocating for their causes.
March 20, 2017 •
New Mexico Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
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 […]
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 bill requiring lobbyists to disclose the cumulative total of expenditures under $100, passed both houses and Gov. Susana Martinez has until April 7, 2017, to sign the bill into law.
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