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350NM is building an inclusive movement in New Mexico to prevent the worst effects of climate change and climate injustice. Ordinary New Mexicans are standing up to the fossil fuel industry and driving a just transition to renewable energy for all!
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Priority | Bill # | Title | Sponsors | Topics | CVNM Position |
Year |
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HB 41 |
Clean Transportation Fuel Standards more
Summary: Establishes a market for alternative fuels to reduce carbon pollution from the transportation sector
Outcome: HB 41 passed through the House by a vote of 36-33 and through the Senate 26-15. It was signed into law by the Governor on March 5, 2024. |
Kristina Ortez |
Support | 2024 | ||
HB 48/SB 24 |
Oil and Gas Royalty Rate more
Summary: Would have increased the maximum oil and gas royalty rate that the State Land Office could charge from 20% to 25%
Outcome: SB 24/HB 48 passed the House by a vote of 39-28, but died waiting to be scheduled in the Senate Finance Committee. |
Matthew McQueen |
Support | 2024 | ||
HB 133 |
Oil and Gas Act Changes more
Summary: Would have enacted several changes to the 1935 Oil and Gas Act to help modernize how the state regulates the oil and gas industry
Outcome: HB 133 passed the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the House Judiciary Committee but ultimately died. |
Kristina Ortez |
Support | 2024 | ||
HB 182 |
Election Changes more
Summary: Makes elections more transparent by updating New Mexico’s campaign regulations to require disclaimers on any election-related media produced by artificial intelligence
Outcome: HB 182 passed the House by a vote of 38-28 and the Senate by 25-14, and was signed into law by the Governor on March 5, 2024. |
Gail Chasey |
Support | 2024 | ||
HJR 7 |
Commission on Legislative Salaries, CA more
Summary: Would have allowed voters the opportunity to amend the state constitution and approve the creation of a nine-member citizen commission to set legislative salaries
Outcome: HJR 7 passed House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee and the House Judicial Committee, but ultimately died. |
Angelica Rubio |
Support | 2024 | ||
SB 5 |
Firearms Near Polling Places more
Summary: Improves safety at the polls by making it a petty misdemeanor for New Mexicans without a concealed carry permit to bring a firearm within 100 feet of a polling location and within 50 feet of a ballot drop box
Outcome: SB 5 passed the Senate by a vote of 26-16 and the House by 35-34, and was signed into law by the Governor on March 4. |
Peter Wirth |
Support | 2024 | ||
SB 95 |
T or C Water Lines more
Summary: Would have replaced outdated water lines in Truth or Consequences to ensure residents have access to a safe and sustainable water supply
Outcome: |
Crystal R. Diamond |
Support | 2024 |
Distinctly Related Priorities
- November 19, 2021Climate & EnergyA uniquely New Mexican approach to conservation will protect our relationship to land, water and wildlife that is central to our quality of life and deep cultural diversity.
- March 3, 2022Climate & EnergyCleaning up New Mexico’s legacy mining pollution will protect communities, watersheds, wildlife, local air quality, and create jobs.
- May 3, 2022Climate & EnergyWe can create a zero-emission economy that works for all New Mexicans, one that our children and grandchildren can thrive in and be proud of.