Roswell Representatives gain House endorsement of regional air center economic district

 SANTA FE—Tonight the House of Representatives approved House Bill 197, a plan developed by

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Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes statement on House approval of DWI blood test bill

SANTA FE—This evening, the House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 71,

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Rep. Paul Bandy's bill to improve school security passess House

SANTA FE—This evening, the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 130, an effort

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Rep. Lente's bill to improve Native American student success passess House for second consecutive year

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, Rep. Derrick Lente’s (D-Sandia Pueblo) bill that would improve Native

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Rep.Dennis Roch wins House approval of bill to credit teachers for unused sick leave

SANTA FE—Earlier this evening, the House of Representatives unanimously approved Rep. Dennis

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Rep.Dennis Roch wins House approval of bill to credit teachers for unused sick leave

SANTA FE—Earlier this evening, the House of Representatives unanimously approved Rep. Dennis

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Proposal to name State Highway 50 for Representative Lucky Varela moves forward

Santa Fe – Today, a memorial to name State Highway 50 after former Representative Luciano “Lucky” Varela

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Rep. Jim Smith's small cell wireless bil advances to Senate

SANTA FE—Today, by a vote of 54 to 10, the House of Representatives approved Rep. Jim Smith’s

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Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes advances Baby Brianna expansion past House Judiciary committee

SANTA FE—This afternoon, the House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 100, Rep. Sarah Maestas

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Solar investment gains momentum

 Santa Fe, NM – This week, the Business and Industry Committee passed House Bill 87, sponsored by Reps.

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High-wage jobs investments coming to New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM – The House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 200, introduced by Reps.

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Rep. Sweetser's bill to expand internet access in schools, libraries moves to House floor

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to expand internet access in schools and libraries across the state

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Rep. Bill Rehm's public safety bills pass House Appropriations and Finance committee

SANTA FE—This afternoon, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee passed two important

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Step Therapy reform bill SB 11 passes the senate with a unanimous vote

SANTA FE, N.M. –Step Therapy reform bill (SB 11) officially passes through the senate with a

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Step therapy bill passes out of committee

Bill is Set to Hit Senate Floor TodaySANTA FE, N.M. – Legislation that seeks to reform the

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Roswell Representatives win House Committee approval for regional air center economic district

 SANTA FE—Monday afternoon, the House Judiciary Committee approved an effort championed by

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Rep. Tim Lewis gains Senate committee approval for expanded survivor scholarship benefits

 SANTA FE—Today the Senate Education Committee unanimously approved Rep. Tim Lewis’s proposal to

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Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes presents Baby Brianna Law expansion today to House Judiciary Committee

Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes Presents Baby Brianna Law Expansion Today to House Judiciary Committee

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Memorial to evaluate tribal community needs passes committee, heads to House floor

Santa Fe – Today, a memorial to evaluate tribal community needs passed the House State Government, Indian

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Rep. Bob Wooley's Stolen Valor Act passess second committee

SANTA FE—Earlier today, the House State Government, Indian, and Veterans Affairs Committee

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House joint memorial to support Dreamers and immigration reform passes committee, heads to House floor

 Santa Fe – A joint memorial to support Dreamers and immigration reform passed the House State

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House demcrats pass Joint Resolution to invest in early childhood education

 Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the House Floor passed House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR1), a constitutional

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Rep. Tim Lewis’s Comprehensive Anti-DWI Bill Advances

SANTA FE—Today, the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee passed Rep. Tim Lewis’s (R-Rio

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House Celebrates “New Mexico’s Angels on Earth” Day in Honor of APD Officer Ryan Holets and His Family

SANTA FE—Today the House of Representatives adopted House Memorial 57 proclaiming February 6,

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Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes Earns House Judiciary Committee Approval For DWI Blood Test Bill

SANTA FE—This afternoon, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved House Bill 71,

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