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Priority | Bill # | Title | Sponsors | Topics | CVNM Position |
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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Summary: Would have replaced outdated water lines in Truth or Consequences to ensure residents have access to a safe and sustainable water supply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
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- 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.
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