Open government measures advance in Senate amid contentious Rules panel vote
The Senate Rules Committee sent a House measure to the Judiciary Committee 3-2 as Sens Dianna Duran and Linda Lopez joined Sanchez. Tim Jennings and Stuart Ingle opposed. The bill faces concerns over executive branch access to motions and potential retribution, while new members influence the chamber's openness push alongside SB263 SB296 requiring contractor contributions disclosure and online expenditure databases.
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New Mexico Legislature Advances Humane Euthanasia and Reforms
The Senate approved HB265 to end gas chamber euthanasia for stray dogs and cats, with supporters calling it more humane and demanding resources for transition. The session also moves title insurance reform, traffic camera revenue sharing, car title lending regulation, feral hog bans, UNM confirmations delay, and late-session Senate activity.
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New Mexico Debate Shifts Toward Death Penalty Repeal
Feedback favors repeal life in prison without parole as New Mexico nears a death penalty shift. After House Bill 285 passed, Governor Richardson opened a public hotline and urged emails on the death penalty. Spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said by Tuesday he had 9,413 responses from the Capitol office, with 7,169 urging a signature and 2,244 seeking a veto.
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