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Common Cause Applauds Election Code Update Passed by the Legislature
SB 180, sponsored by Sen. Katy Duhigg, Sen. Leo Jaramillo and Rep. Gail Chasey, will result in more efficient and secure elections according to Common Cause New Mexico. The bill was passed by the NM House today and is headed to the Governor.
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SB 180 Will Secure Our Elections, Not Jeopardize Them
The election administration clean-up bill supported by the NM Secretary of State will help make our elections more accessible, efficient and secure.
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SB 364 A Sensible Solution to Dispute Between Ethics Commission and Legislature
We urge Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to sign the bill, which clarifies the use of legislative stationery.
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Common Cause New Mexico Denounces Election Violations Alleged in New Ethics Complaint
"Our right to vote is sacred, and those who have a hand in averting the will of the people have no business running our elections."
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Common Cause Poll Indicates Broad Public Support for Longer Sessions and Paid Legislators: Proposals in HJR 2 & 8
A modern legislature enjoyed support from Democrats, Republicans and independents.
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Voting Rights Act (HB 4) Now in NM House Long Overdue, says Common Cause
Improving access to the ballot for Native Americans and persons who were formerly incarcerated are among the key provisions.
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Update to Campaign Finance Reporting Act Needed to Close Dark Money Loopholes — SB 42 Provides A Fix
The public is at a disadvantage in the final weeks of the election when contributions and expenditures are delayed in being reported.
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Common Cause Supports Polling Place Safety Measures
Poll workers and election administrators are owed the same protections as the public against threats of violence; firearms have no place at the polls.
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Three Bills to Shed Light on lobbyist Activities, Compensation and Slow the Revolving Door used by Ex-Legislators
The public supports bills that would help level the playing field and reduce the influence of paid lobbyists on state government.
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Proposal aims to keep legislators from drinking while on the job
All of our New Mexico lawmakers should be having debates, considering legislation, and making decisions on behalf of their constituents with a clear and sober mind. Sponsored by Sen. Harold Pope (D-Bernalillo), a new Senate rule would require that "no senator shall consume alcohol before or during any floor session or meeting of a committee to which a member has been appointed."
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Modernizing the Legislature to be discussed during this year’s session
Our state originally intended to have a citizen-led legislature, but in modern times, an unpaid, voluntary legislature has had the opposite effect -- with ordinary New Mexicans unable to afford to serve.
Having an unpaid legislature “may have worked over 100 years ago during the creation of our state when we were horse-and-buggy but in our modern day, we need to have a paid legislature because right now really the only people who can afford to legislate and participate in the legislative process are often individuals who are...
Having an unpaid legislature “may have worked over 100 years ago during the creation of our state when we were horse-and-buggy but in our modern day, we need to have a paid legislature because right now really the only people who can afford to legislate and participate in the legislative process are often individuals who are...
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New Mexico Elections Are Decided at the Ballot Box, Not Through Political Violence
Today we recommit ourselves to ensuring our public officials can do their jobs without fear of violence.