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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 2d

Lawmakers push for permanent funding for acequias and land grant mercedes in 2026 session sourcenm.com/briefs/lawma...

Lawmakers push for permanent funding for acequias and land grant mercedes in 2026 session • Source New Mexico

As climate-fueled disasters cause mounting damages to New Mexico’s acequias leaders say they need the state's help.

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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 5d

Interim meetings this week:
Health & Human Services Committee (10/6-9);
Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommittee
(10/6);
Land Grant Committee (10/7).
Agendas and info: www.nmlegis.gov/Calendar/Wha...
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 9d

The New Mexico Senate has completed our work for the Special Session and adjourned Sine Die.
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 9d

The Senate has passed (34-3) HB 2: HEALTH CARE COVERAGE CHANGES. Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. While Washington strips away protections and premiums skyrocket, New Mexico is expanding access and ensuring no family pays more than they can afford for coverage

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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 9d

The Senate is back on the floor to debate HB 2: HEALTH CARE COVERAGE CHANGES
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 9d

The Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee votes to do-pass (7-1) HB 2: HEALTH CARE COVERAGE CHANGES.
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 9d

The Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee is now meeting to debate and discuss HB 2: HEALTH CARE COVERAGE CHANGES.
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

The Senate has passed (25-13) HB 1, the Special Session budget bill, appropriating critical funding to increase food assistance, protect access to affordable healthcare, support public broadcasting, and safeguard jobs across NM threatened by federal funding cuts.
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Next up on the Senate floor, HB1: the General Appropriations bill. In addition to providing funding for the session, HB1 contains investments for rural healthcare, food assistance programs, disaster relief, and support for public broadcasting
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Senate Finance Committee votes a do-pass (7-4) on HB 1: GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS. In addition to providing funding for the session, HB 1 contains investments for rural healthcare, food assistance programs, disaster relief, and support for public broadcasting.
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Senate Finance Committee now debating HB 1, the budget bill. In addition to providing funding for the session, HB 1 contains investments for rural healthcare, food assistance programs, disaster relief, and support for public broadcasting.
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Senate Finance

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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Senator @jeff4nm.bsky.social takes a moment on the Senate floor to recognize Nancy Orta, New Mexico's Teacher of the Year. Congratulations from the entire state senate!
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

The Senate passes SB 1: HEALTH CARE GRANTS & STABILIZATION (39-0) with emergency clause (Senators Stefanics & Woods).
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

The Senate is now debating SB 1: HEALTH CARE GRANTS & STABILIZATION (Senators Stefanics & Woods).
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Senate Bill 3: IMMUNIZATION RULES & RECOMMENDATIONS (Senators Linda M. Lopez & Cindy Nava) passes the Senate with emergency clause (26-13).
This bill ensures that New Mexico immunization rules align with trusted medical authorities.
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

The Senate is now debating SB 3: IMMUNIZATION RULES & RECOMMENDATIONS (Senators Linda M. Lopez & Cindy Nava).
This bill ensures that New Mexico immunization rules align with trusted medical authorities.
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Senate Bill 2, CRIMINAL COMPETENCY (Duhigg) passes on Senate Floor (37-0).
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

In a unanimous vote (36-0) the Senate confirms nomination of Gregory Trujillo as a member of the Board of Regents at Western New Mexico University.
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

The Senate is back on the floor. Currently debating nomination of Gregory Trujillo as a member of the Board of Regents at Western New Mexico University.
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Senate Finance Committee votes to do-pass (11-0) SB 1: HEALTH CARE GRANTS & STABILIZATION (Stefanics)
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee votes to do-pass (6-3) SB 3: IMMUNIZATION RULES & RECOMMENDATIONS
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Senate Finance Committee now meeting to discuss SB 1: HEALTH CARE GRANTS & STABILIZATION (Stefanics)
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Senate Judiciary Committee passes SB 2: CRIMINAL COMPETENCY, 8-0 (Duhigg)
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee now meeting to discuss SB 3: IMMUNIZATION RULES & RECOMMENDATIONS
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NM Senate Democrats @nmsenatedemocrats.bsky.social · 10d

Senate Judiciary Committee now meeting to discuss SB 2: CRIMINAL COMPETENCY (Duhigg)
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Senate Judiciary

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