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The First Session of the 55th Legislature
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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DEMOCRAT REP. KAREN BASH’S HORRIFIC HB-140 COULD BE TABLED AS PRESSURE MOUNTS
That deceitful bill eliminating mandatory sentences for child predators is getting plenty of attention. Rep. Bash says she’d accept a move to table the bill so lawmakers could “work on it.” HB-140 is a horrible bill that eliminates mandatory penalties for child predators, giving judges more discretion. This bill sides with predators and fails to protect our children. The sex crimes legislation is also buried in a bill that pertains to penalties for fish and wildlife infractions. Democrats should be ashamed for writing this piece of offensive legislation.
CALL TO ACTION: Contact Rep. Bash and tell her to kill this despicable bill!
(505) 238-2117
Email: [email protected]
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SENATE COMMITTEE THIS AFTERNOON PASSES ABORTION BILL
Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee this afternoon cleared legislation (SB 10) that would repeal New Mexico's law that criminalizes abortion. That law dates back to 1969. The legsiation, in essence, would allow late-term abortions and infanticide and provide virutally no protections for girls, women and health care workers. The vote was 6-3 along party lines. We must hold life sacred and protect the unborn. This bill now heads to the Senate Floor.
CALL TO ACTION: Contact President Pro Temper Mimi Stewart to stop this abortion legislation!
(505) 986-4733
Email: [email protected]
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SOCIAL SECURITY TAX EXEMPTION CLEARS HOUSE COMMITTEE
The House Labor, Veterans’ & Military Affars Committee has cleared HB 49, Republican-sponsored legislation that would eliminate tax on social security income. The bill would offer tremendous relief for New Mexico senior citizens, who are already taxed heavily. This bill makes tremendous sense and would ease the financial burden on thousands of retirees. New Mexico is one of 13 states that taxes this income. The legislation now heads to the House Taxation and Revenue Committee
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BILL TO LIMIT GOVERNOR'S EMERGENCY POWERS CLEARS COMMITTEE
The House State Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee today cleared HB-139, which would provide limits to emergency powers for a governor. The bill comes as a result of the Governor's continued actions during the pandemic. HB-139, a bipartisan bill, would limit emergency health orders to 90 days. After that, the Governor would have to convene a special session and get legislative approval. This bill is a must and will prevent the Governor from overstepping her authority in public emergencies.
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2021 ROUNDHOUSE PROFILES: WORKING HARD FOR YOU
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SEN. GREGG SCHMEDES
Sen. Schmedes serves Bernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe and Torrance Counties. He's a surgeon. Sen. Schmedes is serving his first term as a Senator. He was a member of the House of Representative from 2018-2020. Sen. Schmedes is a member of the Health & Public Affairs and Conservation Committees. You can email Sen. Schmedes at: [email protected]
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REP. GAIL ARMSTRONG
Rep. Armstrong lives in Magdalena and serves Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties. She's been a member of the House of Representatives since 2017. Rep. Armstrong is on the Appropriations & Finance and Health & Human Services Committees. You can email Rep. Armstrong at: [email protected]
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CHECK OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE NEW MEXICO SENATE AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS FACEBOOK PAGES
To go to the NM Senate Republicans Facebook page, click here.
To go to the NM House Republicans Facebook page, click here.
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DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, YOU WILL RECEIVE REGULAR UPDATES ON KEY BILLS AND OTHER HAPPENINGS AT THE ROUNDHOUSE
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LISTEN TO CHAIRMAN PEARCE'S PODCAST
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Be sure to catch Inside New Mexico with Steve Pearce each week on your favorite podcast platform. You can subscribe to listen and be notified when a new episode is available.
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