New Mexico House Passes Bill to Close Asset Forfeiture Loophole Used By Cities
SANTA FE, N.M. (Mar. 1, 2019) – On Monday, the New Mexico House passed a bill that would close a loophole some city officials claim allows them to continue with civil asset forfeiture despite a 2015 law meant to end the practice. Rep. Christine Chandler (D-Los...
New Mexico Committee Passes Bill to Bar Border Wall from State Land
SANTA FE, N.M. (Feb 12, 2019) – Last week, a House committee gave approval to a bill that would prohibit New Mexico from providing state land for construction of the border wall sought by President Trump. Introduced by Rep. Angelica Rubio (D-Las Cruces), House Bill...
New Mexico Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
SANTA FE, N.M. (Feb 12, 2019) – On Saturday, a New Mexico House committee gave approval to a bill that would legalize marijuana for recreational purposes despite federal prohibition. Introduced by Rep. Javier Martínez and four cosponsors, House Bill 356 (HB356) would...