The First Session of the 55th Legislature

Wednesday , February 10, 2021
WHAT'S HAPPENING
ABORTION BILL HEADS TO SENATE FLOOR

Tomorrow the Senate will debate and likely vote on SB-10. That bill would repeal New Mexico’s 1969 law that criminalizes abortion. This bill would allow for late-term abortions and provides no protections for girls, women and health care workers. We must protect the unborn and keep life sacred. Stand up against this bill!

Debate on the Senate Floor begins at 11:30am.

CLICK HERE ([link removed]) to watch. Let’s crowd the Floor virtually!

Make your voices heard!

CALL TO ACTION: Contact these Democratic leaders to tell them NO on this legislation.

Sen. Mimi Stewart Senate President Pro Tempore
Office Phone: (505) 986-4733
Capitol Phone: (505) 397-8853
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Sen. Peter Wirth Majority Floor Leader
Office Phone: (505) 986-4727
Capitol Phone: (505) 397-8855
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Sen. Linda Lopez Majority Whip
Home Phone: (505) 831-4148
Capitol Phone: (505) 397-8833
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

CLICK HERE ([link removed]) to see all Senate members. Find your lawmaker and SPEAK OUT!

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EXPANSION OF RED FLAG LAW VIOLATES NEW MEXICANS’ CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

Left-leaning Democrats continue to try to take away more of our rights. The House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee has rolled HB 193 ([link removed]) which expands the 2020 Red Flag Law. Right now New Mexico law allows police and sheriff’s deputies to petition a court for the surrender of household firearms from people who appear to pose a danger to themselves or others based on sworn affidavits from relatives, employers or school administrators. Now this gun-grab may go a step further: the new bill would allow anyone to report to authorities if they believe there’s a such danger. This again clearly violates peoples' 2nd Amendment rights, due process and search and seizure protocol. It’s scheduled to be voted on in committee on Saturday.

"The scariest thing about the new Red Flag amendment is that anyone can report you now," said Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park). "This opens the door to retaliation from a disgruntled employee, an angry ex, or even a stranger reporting you for something taken out of context."

CALL TO ACTION: Contact these members of the Consumer and Public Affairs Committee and tell them to stop this legislation from going through:

Elizabeth Thomson: (505) 239-1781 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Andrea Romero (505) 490-6155 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Brittney Barreras (505) 800-9404 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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LEGISLATION TO ALLOW SCHOOL BOARDS THE ABILITY TO REOPEN SCHOOLS KILLED IN COMMITTEE
The House Health and Human Services Committee today tabled HB-182 ([link removed]) . It's designed to allow local school boards the authority to begin in-person instruction in public schools. That bill would have jump-started many school districts to return students back to class where they belong. The Governor's decision to have online classes during the pandemic has hurt students, teachers and families. The online schooling has put students further behind academically and put others who cannot get internet or access to computers at even greater risk.

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LEGISLATION THAT ADDRESSES HUMAN AND DRUG TRAFFICKING WITH A FIREARM VOTED DOWN IN COMMITTEE

House Bill 81 ([link removed]) , an anti-crime bill that would have made it a criminal offense to possess a firearm while trafficking drugs or trafficking people was blocked. While the original bill only included drug trafficking, Rep. Bill Rehm (R-Albuquerque) amended it during the Consumer and Public Affairs Committee hearing to include human trafficking. The idea was to address the serious and ongoing human trafficking problem plaguing New Mexico communities.

“Talk about tone-deaf, the committee must be unaware Albuquerque is the second most violent city in the United States,” said Rep. Bill Rehm. “With fourteen murders in January 2021, and with most murders related to drugs, when will the legislature decide to seriously address the crime problem? The other side of the aisle has frequently highlighted the problem with human trafficking in our state, yet this action signals it is acceptable for human traffickers to carry firearms so they can intimidate their victims."

The amended version of HB 81 was voted down, 3-2 along party lines.

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2021 ROUNDHOUSE PROFILES: WORKING HARD FOR YOU
SEN. CLIFF PIRTLE

Sen. Cliff Pirtle is a farmer who serves Chaves, Eddy and Otero Counties. He's been in the Senate since 2013. Committees: Judiciary, Rules and Committees' Committee. You can email Sen. Pirtle at: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
REP. JANE POWDRELL-CULBERT

Rep. Powdrell-Culbert is a training consultant who lives in Corrales. She serves Sandoval County and has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2003. Committees: Commerce & Economic Development and Transportation, Public Works and Capital Improvements. Rep. Powdrell-Culbert's email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
REP. JASON HARPER

Rep. Harper is a research engineer who serves Sandoval County. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2013. Rep. Harper serves on the Taxation & Revenue and the Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements Committees. You can email Rep. Harper at: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
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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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