Politics

Rep. Garcia Richard’s End of Session Wrap-Up

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Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
 
By Rep. STEPHANIE GARCIA RICHARD
New Mexico House District 43

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “You may delay, but time will not.” These words ring true as I reflect on the 30-day legislative session and what we were able to accomplish as individuals and a body. While a 30-day session has its challenges, time mainly being the biggest hindrance, I am proud to report I was able to secure passage of three pieces of legislation and aide in the passage of key education reform legislation to shore up our lottery scholarship solvency crisis and increase funding to our

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Governor Acts on 11 Pieces of Legislation

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

 

SANTA FE—Gov. Susana Martinez signed House Bill 99 into law Sunday. House Bill 99, Adult Fall Risk and Awareness Program, provides $100,000 in recurring funds to the Department of Health (DOH) to establish a statewide program to promote adult fall risk awareness, education, training and prevention, as well as to track and analyze data for adult fall risk.

 

This legislation passed both the New Mexico Senate and House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support.

 

Martinez also acted on the following legislation:

  • Signed SB 81 –
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Students with Asthma and Allergic Reactions Can Be Treated in Emergency Situations

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Susana Martinez has signed legislation to allow school nurses to administer medication for asthma attacks and allergic reactions even if students do not have a prescription, a measure that could save lives.

 

“When a student suffers from an allergic reaction or an asthma attack, every second counts. The longer it takes to provide treatment, the greater the risk,” Martinez said. “By signing today’s bill, a school nurse will now be able to administer the medicine a student needs. This law can and will save lives.”

 

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Gov. Signs Legislation For Voluntary Statewide Community Health Worker Training …

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE—Gov. Susana Martinez has signed legislation to create a voluntary statewide community health worker training and certification program.

“Community health workers are an important piece of our health care workforce, particularly in rural and underserved areas of New Mexico,” Martinez said. “By establishing uniform professional standards, more New Mexicans who seek to further their careers as health care professionals will be able to serve our families and communities while continuing to deliver the high-quality care New Mexicans need and deserve.”

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Historian Heather McClenahan Speaks March 13 at LAFRW Meeting

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LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting at noon, March 13 at the Ridgepark Clubhouse, 505 Oppenheimer Dr. 

Heather McClenahan will inform the group about the Los Alamos History Class she offers as well as update them on the Manhatten Project National Park.  

All registered Republican women are invited to attend. Members are reminded to bring non-perishable food items for LA Cares and toiletries for the Women’s Shelter in Espanola.

Contact Donna MacDonald 505.662.4001 for information. Read More

Governor Signs Alternative Fuel Bill

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE–Gov. Susana Martinez signed House Bill 30 (HB 30) sponsored by Rep. Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales, D-Taos and Senate Majority Whip Tim Keller, D-Bernalillo.

The legislation adjusts and equalizes tax rates among different fuel types, eliminates outdated obstacles to alternative fuel use and streamlines administrative processes. HB 30 has the endorsement of the Legislative Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommittee.

“I’m very pleased that this legislation was signed by the Governor,” Keller said. “These changes will clear the path for Read More

Ben Ray Luján Garners 98.43 Percent of Delegate Vote at Pre-Primary Convention

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

POLITICAL News:

SANTA FE – Ben Ray Luján earned overwhelming support at Saturday’s Democratic Pre-Primary Convention in his bid for re-election to New Mexico’s Third Congressional District. Lujan earned a spot on the Democratic primary ticket by winning 98 percent of the delegate vote. He captured 566 of the 575 delegate votes cast. This marks the second consecutive pre-primary convention in which Luján has secured over 90 percent of the vote.

“I have been honored to serve the people of New Mexico and the only Congressional District I have called home. This Read More

Governor Acts on Nine Pieces of Legislation

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Gov. Susana Martinez

 

STATE News:

 

SANTA FE—Gov. Susana Martinez signed House Bill 51 and Senate Bill 182 into law.

 

House Bill 51, Right to Farm Nuisance Changes, protects New Mexico farmers and ranchers from encroaching urban sprawl and unfair nuisance lawsuits by stipulating that agricultural operations that have been in existence at least one year shall not be considered a nuisance, unless operated negligently or illegally.

 

Senate Bill 182, Corrections Industry Division Product Sales, authorizes the Corrections Industries Division of the New Mexico Corrections Read More

Udall, Heinrich, Pearce Press Energy Secretary Moniz on Next Steps for WIPP

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DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce met Thursday with Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz to discuss the agency’s ongoing response to the incident at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad.

The lawmakers together reiterated the message that it is critical for the DOE to be as open and responsive to the Carlsbad community, where residents understandably are concerned about health and safety in the wake of the accident. Additionally, they pressed Read More

Wildfire Funding Reform in President’s Budget

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich applaud the news that President Obama incorporated into his Fiscal Year 2015 budget proposal a plan based on a bill they cosponsored to reform federal wildfire policy.

 

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

The change, which still must be approved by Congress, would fund major wildfires the same as other natural disasters and free up funding to prevent future fires. 

“Wildfires are as devastating in New Mexico and the rest of the West as hurricanes are on the East and Gulf coasts, and our Read More