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Legislative update: Dems trying to ram through pro-election fraud bill through backdoor

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On Friday, it was revealed that Speaker Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe) and the radical House Democrats, desperate to push scandal-ridden alleged serial groper Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s agenda cross the finish line, will be attempting to amend S.B. 144, a previously two-page bill that passed the senate regarding the intimidation of election workers.

The amendments would install radical pro-election fraud language contained in S.B. 8 to S.B. 144 despite the purpose and title of the bill being different than the proposed amendments — a violation of House rules. The amendments would be worse than the provisions in S.B. 8. Despite S.B. 8’s provisions being added to S.B. 144, S.B. 8 will be heard on the Senate floor at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. It is the first agenda item. Contact key senators to stop S.B. 8 before the vote:

  • Senator George Munoz: george.munoz@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4371
  • Senator Pete Campos: pete.campos@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4311
  • Senator Cervantes joseph.cervantes@nmlegis.gov , (505) 986-4861
  • Senator Duhigg: katy.duhigg@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4726
  • Senator McKenna: brenda.mckenna@nmlegis.gov (505) 986-4301
  • Senator Candelaria: (505) 986-4380, jacob.candelaria@nmlegis.gov
  • Senator Pope: harold.popejr@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4365
  • Senator Tallman: bill.tallman@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4373
  • Senator Shendo: benny.shendo@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4310
  • Senator Hickey: martin.hickey@nmlegis.gov, (505) 986-4513

According to the title page of the amendments, it includes“REPEALING AND REPLACING THE REGISTRATION AT VOTING LOCATION PRIOR TO VOTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING THAT INMATES ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND REGISTER TO VOTE UPON RELEASE AND CONFORMING A PROVISION RELATING TO RESTORATION OF RIGHTS; REVISING PROVISIONS RELATING TO MONITORED SECURED CONTAINERS; CLARIFYING PROCEDURES FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF VOTED MAILED BALLOTS; ENACTING THE NATIVE AMERICAN VOTING RIGHTS ACT TO PROTECT POLLING PLACE ACCESS AND ADDRESS OTHER ELECTION ISSUES INVOLVING VOTERS ON INDIAN NATION, TRIBAL AND PUEBLO LAND; MAKING TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES; AMENDING, REPEALING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.”

One major change spotted is that the amendment would take away a perjury charge for knowingly submitting a false ballot This language was stricken: “​​then complete the form on the reverse of the official mailing envelope [which shall include a statement by the voter under penalty of perjury that the facts stated in the form are true and the voter’s name, registration address and year of birth] under the privacy flap.” 

Multiple George Soros-funded out-of-state groups are supporting this radical bill, including the far-left “Center for Civic Policy,” which successfully helped the Legislature ram through partisan legislative and congressional maps to heavily favor Democrats. 

The bill explicitly breaks House Rule 11-4, which reads as follows:

The subject of every bill shall be clearly expressed in its title, and no bill embracing more than one subject shall be passed, except general appropriation bills and bills for the codification or revision of the laws. General appropriation bills shall embrace nothing but appropriations for the expense of the executive, legislative and judiciary departments, interest, sinking fund, payment of the public debt, public schools and other expenses required by existing laws. All other appropriations shall be made by separate bills.

S.B. 144 was originally scheduled to be heard in the House Judiciary Committee, but since the floor session went well past 6:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, the revised House schedule shows the Judiciary Committee is no longer meeting, although the Piñon Post remains on high alert for any movement on this bill. 

In the meantime, New Mexicans are urged to call and email legislators who sit on the House Judiciary Committee and demand they reject any amendment to S.B. 144 that would chance the purpose of the bill.

  • Chair: Gail Chasey (D). District 18 (Bernalillo). Room 308, (505) 986-4411. Email: gail@gailchasey.com
  • Vice Chair: Micaela Lara Cadena (D). District 33 (Dona Ana). Room 204B, (505) 986-4210. Email: micaela.cadena@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Eliseo Lee Alcon (D). District 6 (Cibola & McKinley). Room 314A, (505) 986-4416. Email: eliseo.alcon@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Deborah A. Armstrong (D). District 17 (Bernalillo). Room 205B, (505) 986-4242. Email: deborah.armstrong@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Christine Chandler (D). District 43 (Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and Santa Fe). Room 316B, (505) 986-4420. Email: christine.chandler@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Zachary J. Cook (R). District 56 (Lincoln and Otero). Room 203B, (505) 986-4226. Email: zachary.cook@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Brian Egolf (D). District 47 (Santa Fe). Room 104, (505) 986-4782. Email: brian.egolf@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Daymon Ely (D). District 23 (Bernalillo & Sandoval). Room 205A, (505) 986-4243. Email: daymon.ely@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Georgene Louis (D). District 26 (Bernalillo). Room 306, (505) 986-4329. Email: georgene.louis@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Matthew McQueen (D). District 50 (Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Torrance and Valencia). Room 316A, (505) 986-4423. Email: matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Greg Nibert (R). District 59 (Chaves & Lincoln). Room 203EN, (505) 986-4467. Email: greg.nibert@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: William “Bill” R. Rehm (R). District 31 (Bernalillo). Room 201B, (505) 986-4214. Email: bill.rehm@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: James G. Townsend (R). District 54 (Chaves, Eddy and Otero). Room 125, (505) 986-4758. Email: townsend@pvtn.net

Or BCC them all in an email: micaela.cadena@nmlegis.gov, eliseo.alcon@nmlegis.gov, deborah.armstrong@nmlegis.gov, christine.chandler@nmlegis.gov, zachary.cook@nmlegis.gov, brian.egolf@nmlegis.gov, daymon.ely@nmlegis.gov, georgene.louis@nmlegis.gov, matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov, greg.nibert@nmlegis.gov, bill.rehm@nmlegis.gov, townsend@pvtn.net

Here is email language that our editor, John Block, sent to the Committee. Feel free to use it in your email:

Dear Representative: 

Bad actors are attempting to change S.B. 144 to far exceed its original intention and title from “AMENDING THE CRIME OF INTIMIDATION TO INCLUDE ACTS AGAINST ELECTIONS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, COUNTY CLERKS AND MUNICIPAL CLERKS,” to now deal with broad subjects regarding the administration of elections. This change proposed in amendment 222675.1 is a grave violation of House Rule 11-4:

“The subject of every bill shall be clearly expressed in its title, and no bill embracing more than one subject shall be passed, except general appropriation bills and bills for the codification or revision of the laws. General appropriation bills shall embrace nothing but appropriations for the expense of the executive, legislative and judiciary departments, interest, sinking fund, payment of the public debt, public schools and other expenses required by existing laws. All other appropriations shall be made by separate bills.”

Therefore, the addition of Amendment 222675.1, if passed by the House Judiciary Committee, would be a grave violation of House rules. Its passage will lead for this piece of legislation, in its entirety, to be subject to litigation — resulting in it being stricken down. 

Reject Amendment 222675.1 to save the state from costly litigation and from the negative implications passage of such a radical amendment would cause.

Regards,

*****NAME*****

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House panel soundly rejects extreme enviro-Marxist constitutional amendment

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On Friday, the House Judiciary Committee met to consider H.J.R. 2, a radical enviro-Marxist piece of legislation that would give a constitutional right to “clean and healthy air, water, soil and environment; a stable climate; and self-sustaining ecosystems, for the benefit of public health, safety and general welfare.” It is sponsored by Rep. Joanne Ferrary (D-Doña Ana) and Sen. Antoinette Sedillo-Lopez (D-Bernalillo).

The generic and subjective terms encompassed in the bill would open up private entities, state agencies, and local governments to costly litigation, as seen in other states that have enacted similar resolutions, such as Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts. 

During the short 30-minute testimony period allowed by Chair Gail Chasey (D-Bernalillo), multiple industries spoke out against the radical proposal. One expert from UNM Law School shared that “Small companies and small businesses might be injured as well” as governments from the bill — harming the little guy.

The Committee ultimately voted 9-3 to table the extreme proposal — making it the second year in a row it has failed. The Piñon Post organized New Mexicans in both years against the resolution.

Rep. Eliseo Alcon (D-Milan) “regretfully” moved to table H.J.R. 2, with Rep Nibert (R-Roswell) seconding his motion. Those who voted to table the bill included Reps. Alcon, Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos), Zach Cook (R-Lincoln), Brain Egolf (D-Santa Fe), Ely (D-Corrales), Nibert, Bill Rehm (R-Bernalillo), Jim Townsend (R-Artesia), and Michaela Lara Cadena (D-Doña Ana).

Reps. Matthew McQueen (D-Santa Fe), Chasey, and Rep. Deborah Armstrong (D-Bernalillo) all voted against tabling the bill. With just a little over one week left in the legislature, H.J.R. 2 is effectively dead, as it would still need to be resurrected in the House Judiciary Committee, face three hours of debate and scrutiny for final passage on the House floor, survive at least one committee in the Senate, and then face final passage — a nearly impossible task at this late date. 

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As MLG’s legislative agenda lags, governor has sad-looking event in Hobbs

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During this 30-day Legislative Session, Democrats are crushing or stalling scandal-ridden alleged serial groper Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s agenda, including her hydrogen, crime, gun control, and election bills.

These include H.B. 9, an anti-gun bill that five Democrats joined Republicans in tabling, and a hydrogen bill that she has tasked Democrats to resurrect in multiple forms.

While these legislative items crash and burn with bipartisan opposition, the Governor has traveled over to the community of Hobbs in Lea County — where she lost in 2018 by 55.6 points — for a sad-looking event with a handful of “supporters.”

She posted on Twitter photos of the event claiming the small gathering of unmotivated-looking attendees were “fired up and ready for 2022!”

After her post, New Mexicans responded:

Lujan Grisham, despite her scandal-ridden tenure, is attempting to grab a second term. There are multiple candidates running against her, which are all using her abject failures in office against her.

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Legislative update: Recall, enviro-Marxist bills have Friday hearings

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On Thursday, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee tabled a radical Democrat bill, H.B. 9, by Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D-Bernalillo) H.B. 9 is a radical anti-gun bill that would mandate citizens to lock up their guns, imposing a cost burden on New Mexicans.

Reps. Patricia Lundstrom (D-McKinley and San Juan), Allison (D-San Juan), Harry Garcia (D-Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, Socorro, San Juan, and Valencia), Ambrose Castellano (D-San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Torrance), and Candie Sweetser (D-Grant, Hidalgo, Luna) voted with the Republicans on the Committee to table the bill.

[Read more about what happened here]

The Senate Finance Committee passed 6-5 Michelle Lujan Grisham’s radical pro-election fraud S.B. 8, which allows for unsecured drop boxes, ballot harvesting, and other corrosive measures that some opponents said would “turn New Mexico into the wild west of voter fraud.” Democrat Sen. George Muñoz, the chairman of the committee, voted with all the Republicans against the bill.

It now goes before the full Senate for consideration. Democrat Leader Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) promised during the Thursday committee that the bill would not go to the Senate floor on Friday. Therefore, New Mexicans must lookout for a possible Saturday vote on the bill. Contact your senator by finding them here to oppose S.B. 8. 

The House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee passed H.B. 43 on a 3-2 vote. It would allow youths who are sentenced for violent crimes, including murder, to be released in 15 years despite life sentences. State Rep. Liz Thomson (D-Bernalillo) voted for it despite victims of violent crime “begging” her not to support it. Reps. Joanne Ferrary (D-Bernalillo) and Andrea Romero (D-Santa Fe) both supported the radical bill while Reps. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) and Randall Pettigrew (R-Lea) voted against it. 

Bills to watch out for on Friday:

URGENT: H.B. 6, the “Clean Future Act” by Rep. Nathan Small (D-Doña Ana)

This radical bill would further cripple energy producers in New Mexico by mandating the Environmental Improvement Board adopt rules that would force the reduction of “greenhouse gas emissions.” 

“by 2030, statewide direct emissions of greenhouse gases shall not exceed fifty percent of 2005 levels; and by 2050, total statewide greenhouse gas emissions shall achieve at least net-zero emissions; provided that total statewide direct emissions of greenhouse gases shall not exceed ten percent of 2005 levels in 2050 or any subsequent year,” the bill reads. The bill is supported by enviro-Marxist organizations including the Sierra Club, Olé, ProgressNow New Mexico, among others.

The extremist bill will be heard in the House Government, Elections, and Indian Affairs Committee on Friday at 8:30 a.m. It is currently the third item on the committee’s agenda. The Zoom details are below:

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88201222358 Or One tap mobile : US: +13462487799,,88201222358# or +16699009128,,88201222358# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 882 0122 2358

H.J.R. 2, the “Environmental Rights” amendment by Reps. Joanne Ferrary (D-Doña Ana) and Tara Lujan (D-Santa Fe)

This radical bill would enshrine “environmental rights” in the New Mexico Constitution, which would, in effect, put the final nail in the energy industry’s coffin — the fund which provides for most state funds for hospitals and schools, not to mention jobs. This bill was proposed last legislative session and the Piñon Post helped it die before it could reach final passage. 

It will be heard on Friday in the House Judiciary Committee at 1:30 p.m. Zoom details are below:

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85381395136 Or One tap mobile : US: +16699009128,,85381395136# or +12532158782,,85381395136# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 853 8139 5136

H.J.R. 12, RECALL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS, CA, by Reps. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) and Randall Pettigrew (R-Lea).

The bill would allow recall of public officers in the executive and legislative branches of government. 

In its previous committee, the bill had 13-2 support by members of the public, with 87% of attendees voting in support of the bill in a poll. 

The resolutions ultimately passed with Rep. Daymon Ely’s (D-Corrales) support. It will be heard on Friday in the House Judiciary Committee at 1:30 following other bills. It is unclear if the committee will get to it Friday. Here are the Zoom details:Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85381395136 Or One tap mobile : US: +16699009128,,85381395136# or +12532158782,,85381395136# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 853 8139 5136

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Fmr. state Rep. Sanchez running against porn actor Roger Montoya in HD-40

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On Thursday, former state Rep. Joseph Sanchez (D-Alcalde) announced his candidacy for the 40th House District, presumably in the Democrat primary against disgraced porn actor Roger Montoya, who won the seat in 2020.

“I am running for this seat because I see the promise of a stronger, more vibrant New Mexico on the horizon for all of us. We struggle with our education system and lack of economic opportunities, but by listening to our communities and working together, we can turn things around,” said Joseph Sanchez. “I’m looking forward to once again serving the people of HD 40,” according to his press release.

It continues:

Joseph will advocate for common sense policies that include supporting the oil and gas industry while working with them on a reasonable transition to renewables, promoting New Mexico as a hydrogen hub, supporting the rollout of rural broadband to expand access to all of New Mexico to help attract the high-tech jobs of the future, broadening the 80-year relationship with Los Alamos National Laboratory, fighting for land grants and land grant communities, and advocating for the priorities of Indian Country. 

Joseph Sanchez earned an MS and BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico and an MBA from New Mexico State University. He currently serves as an engineering manager at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he has helped oversee and execute over a billion dollars worth of utility and construction projects. He previously served as the CEO of the largest electric utility cooperative in the state of New Mexico. Joseph resides in his life-long home of Alcalde with his fiancé Veronica. 

Sanchez would be taking on the disgraced porn actor, who the Piñon Post uncovered in 2021 to have participated in multiple adult films. He claimed to have performed the multiple sex acts in the adult films to pay his way through college in Los Angeles at the time. The Piñon Post’s reporting on this can be found here.

Sanchez is a pro-life Democrat who voted against 2019’s radical abortion up-to-birth H.B. 51.

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Five Dems cross party lines to table radical anti-gun bill

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On Thursday, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee voted 13-5 to table a radical anti-gun bill, H.B. 9, by Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D-Bernalillo) H.B. 9 is a radical anti-gun bill that would mandate citizens to lock up their guns, imposing a cost burden on New Mexicans.

“It is unlawful for a person who keeps or stores a firearm to do so in such manner that the firearm is accessed by a minor without the authorization of the minor’s parent or guardian or when used in the commission of a crime,” the bill reads.

It continues, “When a firearm is accessed by a minor and used in the commission of a crime, the person who keeps or stores the firearm commits unlawful access to a firearm by a minor and is guilty of a misdemeanor.” 

Reps. Patricia Lundstrom (D-McKinley and San Juan), Allison (D-San Juan), Harry Garcia (D-Bernalillo, Cibola, McKinley, Socorro, San Juan, and Valencia), Ambrose Castellano (D-San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Torrance), and Candie Sweetser (D-Grant, Hidalgo, Luna) voted with the Republicans on the Committee to table the bill.

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URGENT ACTION ALERT: Senate committee hearing election fraud SB8 TODAY

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On Thursday at 1:30 p.m., the Senate Finance Committee will hear radical pro-election fraud S.B. 8, which will install third-world elections into New Mexico — opening the floodgates to fraud.

Your testimony against the bill, if it’s allowed, is urgently requested. The meeting details are below.

For public participation, click the following link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81679647964 to join the Webinar or
via telephone 1-669-900-9128 Webinar ID: 816 7964 7964

IMPORTANT TO TAKE NOTE:

For public participation or written comments email SFC@nmlegis.gov. Sponsors and experts have 10 minutes to present the bill followed by 15 minutes each for proponents and opponents. Each 15 minutes will be divided by up to ten speakers that may either participate virtually or in-person. You will be contacted by our Zoom Operator with the virtual meeting instructions. Written comments must include your Name, Entity Represented, Bill #, For or Against and limit to 300 words or less. All Committee Members will have access to written comments. The DEADLINE is 12 hours prior to meeting time. Agenda items not heard may be rolled over. Amendments and Committee Substitutes must be submitted to SFC at least 24 hours in advance.

PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NAME AND REQUEST TO SPEAK.

Bad things in the bill:

  • Expanding online voter registration opportunities by allowing individuals without MVD-issued ID to register online using their full social security number;
  • Expanding the timeline for indigenous nations, tribes, and pueblos to request alternate voting sites;
  • Improving automatic voter registration by adopting a system that provides a mechanism for eligible individuals to become automatically registered to vote upon completing a transaction at the Motor Vehicle Department;
  • Enabling nominating petition signatures to be securely submitted electronically

This is a breaking action alert. 

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Scrase: It’s ‘not time to drop’ indoor mask mandate

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Despite almost every single state in the nation dropping mask mandates, including left-wing California and New York, Dr. David Scrase, acting secretary of the state Department of Health, is not budging on New Mexico’s indoor mask mandate.

From the Piñon Post’s count, New Mexico is the only state that has not scheduled a date to lift the mask mandates, with the leftist states of Illinois, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and others all scheduling to stop the indoor mask requirements.

Especially during the Legislative Session, where the public is mostly barred from participation due to no physical access to the Capitol based on jab status, the move in between the deliberation would look bad for scandal-ridden alleged serial groper Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

According to a report from the Santa Fe New Mexican, Scrase said, “I had this conversation with the governor this morning at about 7:30.” He added, “We really are relying on New Mexico data.”

He further noted that “masks are effective” and that “[t]he state still is in hot water.”

Scrase concluded, “Y’know, we have to rely on evidence and not quotes from people.” He “said of retaining the mask mandate. And now, he said, is not the time to drop it,” the New Mexican’s report noted.

Despite the so-called mandate, even far-left Democrat legislators have defied it, including representatives while they debated bills on the House floor:

Now, New Mexico remains in last place for indoor mask mandates — a place New Mexico has apparently become comfortable with regarding such things as child well-being, education, public safety, and the list goes on.

But as election season nears, Democrats across the country appear to see the writing on the wall that mask mandates, which have little to no scientific support, are lifting mask mandates. Lujan Grisham, who will be on the ballot in November, appears to be taking her chances and keeping her strict mandates firmly in place.

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Legislative update: Senate panel rams through MLG’s elections bill, proposal to nix Social Security taxes tabled

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On Monday, the House Elections, House Elections, Government, and Indian Affairs Committee advanced S.B. 6, a 246-page elections bill that many New Mexicans had concerns over regarding definitions of “citizen,” among other issues. The Committee voted 8-1 to approve the bill, with Rep. Daymon Ely (D-Corrales) voting against it.

In the House Taxation and Revenue Committee, legislators struck down H.B. 48 and H.B. 49, which would exempt New Mexico from double-taxing Social Security checks. Rep. Jason Harper (R-Sandoval) bashed the bill, claiming its  “supporters don’t understand the numbers.” 

Appointed Rep. Pamelya Herndon (D-Bernalillo) erroneously claimed Texas was not benefitting from more retirees because of their policy not to tax income, whatsoever. She also claimed in places like Arizona, they are suffering from a lack of funds for schools because she said senior citizens don’t care about funding schools since they don’t have young children. 

Rep. Moe Maestas (D-Bernalillo) piled on, saying, “I don’t want to blow the top just because it may make us more attractive to retirees in Wisconsin or Michigan, wherever they may be.” He also said those people who testified in support of H.B. 48 and H.B. 49 are “not credible” because they would “support tax cuts of any type.” He then made a motion to permanently table the bills, with no Republicans opposing his motion. This marks the likely death of these bills, with only days to go in the Legislature. There is simply not enough time to get them through the Committee and ultimately over to the Senate before adjournment. 

In The Senate Judiciary Committee, Chairman Joseph Cervantes (D-Doña Ana) gagged public comment on the far-left pro-election fraud S.B. 8, despite people, including the Piñon Post’s John Block, signing up in advance to testify. Only two individuals who physically showed up to the meeting were allowed to testify against the radical bill. 

Cervantes repeatedly shushed other senators who asked questions, including Senate Rules Chairman Daniel Ivey-Soto (D-Bernalillo). Cervantes claimed, “I’m running this committee my way.” The Committee ultimately passed a Judiciary Committee substitute for the bill which stripped it of automatic voter registration, although unsecured drop boxes, straight-ticket voting, and other corrosive measures remain in the radical bill. No GOP senators cared to go into a lengthy debate over the provisions of the bill and it quickly passed by a vote of 6-3. It now will go over to the Senate Finance Committee.

The House Commerce and Economic Development considered Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s resurrected “zombie” hydrogen energy bill sponsored by Rep. Patricia Lundstrom (D-McKinley) after the bill previously died with bipartisan opposition. Chairman Maestas took 30 minutes of public comment on either side before adjourning the Committee before members could debate the bill. It will likely be back in committee on Friday. 

Bills to watch for on Thursday:

S.B. 43, “PROHIBITING LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR A CHILD,” by Sen. Antoinette Sedillo-Lopez (D-Bernalillo)

This bill would allow youths who are sentenced for violent crimes, including murder, to be released in 15 years despite being given life sentences.

This bill will be heard at 1:30 p.m. or 15 minutes after the floor session in the HOUSE CONSUMER & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. The Zoom details are below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82353539692 Or One tap mobile : US: +16699009128,,82353539692# or +12532158782,,82353539692# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 823 5353 9692

H.B. 15, TRIBAL GROSS RECEIPTS RATES, by Rep. Georgene Louis (D-Bernalillo)

This commonsense bill will “require tribal gross receipts taxes be equal to or higher, instead of equal to or lower, than the rates of towns they border in order to receive a 75% tax credit against gross receipts tax due to the state,” according to the Rio Grande Foundation. 

It will be considered on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Senate INDIAN, RURAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Zoom details are below:For public participation, click on the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87300724547  to join the Webinar or via telephone 1-669-900-9128 Webinar ID: 873 0072 4547

Although there are not many hot-button bills being heard in committees, some will be heard on the House and Senate floors. Find the House calendar here. Find the Senate calendar here. Many Democrat bills are being considered for “third reading,” meaning final passage on the House floor. Each bill has three hours of debate. Republican House members would be wise to debate the full three hours for each to stall the Democrats’ radical agenda. It is unclear if they will.

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Legislative update: Pro-election fraud, anti-energy bills have Wednesday hearings

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On Monday, the House of Representatives passed H.B. 81, which will give “child abusers, human traffickers, rapists, murderers, and violent criminals financial relief from fees and fines associated with their crimes,” according to state Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park).  “I have repeatedly made amendments to protect our community from child abusers and violent criminals, but Dems keep letting them off the hook,” she added.

During the floor session, Lord attempted to put an amendment on the bill exempting this benefit from violent criminals, such as murderers, rapists, and pedophiles. Democrats rejected it on a party-line vote of 43-24. After the failed amendment, Lord said, “I can’t believe we would allow luxuries to people who rape children.”

In the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee, representatives voted 3-2 to approve HM38 by Rep. Andrea Romero (D-Santa Fe). The memorial will install Critical Race Theory through “sensitivity training.” According to the memorial’s fiscal impact report, there is a backdoor appropriation for this bill of over $800 despite memorials not having appropriations. 

Bills to watch out for on Wednesday:

URGENT — BILL HEARING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON: S.B. 8, VOTERS’ RIGHTS PROVISIONS, by Sen. Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe)

This extremist bill will be heard on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., and it is unclear if the Committee will allow public comment, much like in other Senate Committees. Please show up to testify against this bill regardless.

It will allow 16-year-olds to vote in municipal elections, create an automatic absentee ballot system for New Mexicans to get a ballot automatically at every election, increase ballot harvesting, allow ballot drop-off seven days AFTER an election, and other pro-election fraud measures that will take even more security out of New Mexico’s already fraud-ridden elections. The Zoom details for the meeting are below. Read more about the bill here. 

It will be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee at 1:30 and the Zoom details are below:

For public participation, click on the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83347538157 to join the Webinar or via telephone 1-669-900-9128 Webinar ID: 833 4753 8157

URGENT: H.B. 6, the “Clean Future Act” by Rep. Nathan Small (D-Doña Ana)

This radical bill would further cripple energy producers in New Mexico by mandating the Environmental Improvement Board adopt rules that would force the reduction of “greenhouse gas emissions.” 

“by 2030, statewide direct emissions of greenhouse gases shall not exceed fifty percent of 2005 levels; and by 2050, total statewide greenhouse gas emissions shall achieve at least net-zero emissions; provided that total statewide direct emissions of greenhouse gases shall not exceed ten percent of 2005 levels in 2050 or any subsequent year,” the bill reads.

The extremist bill will be heard in the House Government, Elections, and Indian Affairs Committee on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88201222358 Or One tap mobile : US: +13462487799,,88201222358# or +16699009128,,88201222358# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 882 0122 2358

S.B. 6, ELECTION SECURITY & ADMINISTRATION, by Sen Daniel Ivey-Soto (D-Bernalillo)

According to elation integrity groups, this bill would take authority away from county chairs. It changes the definition of “citizen,” potentially opening up the door to more voter fraud in New Mexico with non-citizen voters.

The legislation will be heard Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. in the HOUSE GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS AND INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Zoom details are below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88201222358 Or One tap mobile : US: +13462487799,,88201222358# or +16699009128,,88201222358# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 882 0122 2358

H.J.R. 2, the “Environmental Rights” amendment by Reps. Joanne Ferrary (D-Doña Ana) and Tara Lujan (D-Santa Fe)

This radical bill would enshrine “environmental rights” in the New Mexico Constitution, which would, in effect, put the final nail in the energy industry’s coffin — the fund which provides for most state funds for hospitals and schools, not to mention jobs. This bill was proposed last legislative session and the Piñon Post helped it die before it could reach final passage. 

It will be heard on Wednesday in the House Judiciary Committee at 1:30 p.m. Zoom details are below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85381395136  Or One tap mobile : US: +16699009128,,85381395136# or +12532158782,,85381395136# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 853 8139 5136

H.B. 49, EXEMPT SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME FROM INCOME TAX, by Reps. Gail Armstrong (R-Soccorro) and Cathrynn Brown (R-Carlsbad)

This GOP-led bill will eliminate the double-taxation of Social Security income to senior citizens. It is a mirror of H.B. 48, which was recently revived in the House Labor, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee. 

In 2021, Democrats killed a GOP bill to exempt social security taxes for senior citizens. It died on arrival. The recently revived 2022 bill will be considered in the House Taxation and Revenue Committee at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

The Zoom details for the meeting are below: 

When: Feb 9, 2022 08:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Topic: Taxation and Revenue Committee Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84861630345 Or One tap mobile : US: +12532158782,,84861630345# or +13462487799,,84861630345# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 848 6163 0345

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