January 28, 2025

Moments ago, the Senate Conservation Committee gave a do pass recommendation to SB 4 on a vote of 5-4 sending the measure along to the Senate Finance Committee for further consideration. Senator Joseph Cervantes (D-Dona Ana) joined the committee’s three Republicans in opposition. A multitude of business groups, including the Chamber, stood in opposition. The […]

HALF-A-BILLION-DOLLAR TAX INCREASE CLEARS ITS FIRST COMMITTEE Today, the House Health and Human Services Committee approved House Bill 11, the proposed Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) on a straight 6-4 partisan vote: D’s in favor, R’s opposed. When the fund is fully operational in FY 29, the LFC estimates that employees and employers