Gov Tingleys Plan for Education and Lands Reform
Governor Tingley proposes a State Board of Education with nonremovable members and power to appoint the State Superintendent, plus a constitutional amendment for county superintendents. He urges re-enactment of the sales tax during the emergency, fair distribution of school funds, and a 20 mill property tax cap. He also calls for constitutional authorization to exchange state lands with the federal government under the Taylor Grazing Act and to permit US Forest Service purchase of nearby private lands with state wildlife oversight.
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Board of Education
County Boards of Education
State Board of Education
Congress
Commissioner of Public Lands
United States
United States Forest Service
Social Legislation and Water Rights Reforms Proposed
The governor urges social legislation for old age pensions unemployment relief and cooperation with the Federal government. He calls for a three member Water Rights Commission with broad powers funded by state income funds, plus amendments to underground water laws and tax relief for irrigation districts during the drought. He also pushes government economy tax reform and a unified bureau of revenue, budget oversight, and a streamlined highway administration, plus a tax moratorium and liquor tax enhancements. A coordinating board for state institutions and permanent voter registration are proposed, along with nonpartisan judiciary nomination and broader Disabled Soldiers Relief Administration.
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Rio Grande
Bureau of Revenue
Motter
State Board of Finance
Highway Commission
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Disabled Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Port of Entry Law recommendation to Legislature
New Mexico Governor Clyde Tingley urges lawmakers to consider enacting a Port of Entry Law to enforce highway use rules and collect taxes on trucks and buses. He notes the 400th anniversary of Coronado’s 1540-41 expedition and calls for a state wide exposition. He offers cooperation and invites suggestions.
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State of
Kansas
Coronado
New Mexico
Clyde Tingley
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