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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: HB 86 Human Trafficking Bill Advances

HB 86 HUMAN TRAFFICKING BILL ADVANCES This afternoon the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee voted 5-0 to give a do pass without opposition to advance House Bill 86, Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children, sponsored by Reps. Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson and Marian Matthews (D-Bernalillo) and Nicole Chavez (R-Bernalillo) and Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez […]

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Economic Development

As noted above, adequate JTIP and LEDA funding was provided. Additional funding for the Opportunity Enterprise Act can help provide housing for workers near new business locations. Continuing a strong national advertising program is key to attracting more tourism to the state, as is massive road improvements, including sprucing up rest stops. More and better

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Tax Reform

Following a failed attempt last session, the Senate and House tax committees held a joint hearing and collaborated on putting together this year’s tax package, with each chamber contributing elements. A few of the key features included a revamping of the personal income tax brackets, lowering taxes to middle- and low-income taxpayers without raising anyone’s

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CHAMBER NEWS: Position Paper on EV Charging Station Mandate Highlights

At last Thursday’s board meeting, the GACC Board of Directors voted to adopt a position paper on proposed building requirements for electric vehicle charging stations. The board’s position states that, while neither the GACC nor its members object to EVs or charging stations, the Chamber opposes the proposed EV charger update to the energy code.

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