It’s only July, but welcome back to the Legislative RoundUp, where once again we will be bringing you the news and views from the New Mexico Legislature – this time from the second session of the 56th Legislature, scheduled to begin at noon Thursday, July 18. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is flexing her constitutional muscle […]
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A trip across the internet reveals these highlights from special sessions past: N.M.’s governor can call a special session at any time. A special session usually lasts a few days to a week but technically can go up to 30 days (Aug. 18 in this case). The governor’s bills will each need a House or
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According to the New Mexico Constitution: “Special sessions of the Legislature may be called by the governor, but no business shall be transacted except such as relates to the objects specified in this proclamation.” This afternoon the Governor’s Office held a news conference with leaders from across the state to explain why the legislation Lujan
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