/tags/2023-legislature 2023 Legislature en-US Copyright Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:52:49 GMT /local-news/2023-06-07/state-lawmakers-complain-to-auditor-after-counties-told-to-plug-hole-in-benefits-fund The decision that local authorities would plug the hole in the state’s employee group health benefits fund was authorized in the legislative session in House Bill 2. But Republican Senator Pat Woods, who sits on the Senate Finance Committee, said he didn't know it was in there. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:52:49 GMT /local-news/2023-06-07/state-lawmakers-complain-to-auditor-after-counties-told-to-plug-hole-in-benefits-fund Alice Fordham /local-news/2023-05-10/new-mexico-passes-law-to-expand-targeted-medical-testing The law ensures people who use state-regulated insurance, such as Medicaid, have access to crucial testing for determining treatment. Wed, 10 May 2023 23:38:41 GMT /local-news/2023-05-10/new-mexico-passes-law-to-expand-targeted-medical-testing Megan Myscofski /local-news/2023-04-17/city-of-eunice-sues-governor-and-attorney-general-over-abortion-rule It is the latest in a series of legal actions over access to abortion in New Mexico, although the procedure remains legal here and a new law prevents municipalities interfering in reproductive care. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 02:54:56 GMT /local-news/2023-04-17/city-of-eunice-sues-governor-and-attorney-general-over-abortion-rule Alice Fordham /local-news/2023-04-07/governor-again-vetoes-a-bill-to-give-nm-judges-a-raise For the second year in a row, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has vetoed raises for the state’s judges and justices that the Legislature had approved. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:47:40 GMT /local-news/2023-04-07/governor-again-vetoes-a-bill-to-give-nm-judges-a-raise Nash Jones /local-news/2023-03-22/bill-eliminates-copays-and-cost-sharing-for-follow-up-breast-exams Lawmakers approved a bill in the just-ended legislative session that requires insurance plans to waive cost sharing for breast examinations. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:49:54 GMT /local-news/2023-03-22/bill-eliminates-copays-and-cost-sharing-for-follow-up-breast-exams Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2023-03-20/plan-to-give-financial-help-to-laid-off-coal-plant-workers-set-to-restart A law passed in the legislative session extends the timeline of a 2019 plan to assist people, many from the Navajo Nation, laid off when the San Juan Generating Station closed. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:54:56 GMT /local-news/2023-03-20/plan-to-give-financial-help-to-laid-off-coal-plant-workers-set-to-restart Alice Fordham /local-news/2023-03-20/bill-to-eliminate-court-fees-set-to-be-signed-into-law New Mexico Chief Justice Shannon Bacon said in January the courts were advocating for the elimination of post-adjudication fees. She called it an unjust practice of paying for government functions on the backs of those who can least afford it. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:19:42 GMT /local-news/2023-03-20/bill-to-eliminate-court-fees-set-to-be-signed-into-law Alice Fordham /local-news/2023-03-17/nm-would-remain-a-safe-haven-for-abortion-and-trans-health-care-under-approved-bill Following an hours-long debate, the New Mexico House passed a bill to protect those who provide or seek abortions or gender-affirming care in the state. the measure would enshrine into law safeguards for out-of-state patients and clinicians issued by executive order after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:55:11 GMT /local-news/2023-03-17/nm-would-remain-a-safe-haven-for-abortion-and-trans-health-care-under-approved-bill Nash Jones /local-news/2023-03-17/bill-to-study-expanded-access-to-affordable-health-care-headed-to-governors-desk Its passage comes just before the federal government ends the extended Medicaid coverage begun during the worst of the pandemic. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:34:54 GMT /local-news/2023-03-17/bill-to-study-expanded-access-to-affordable-health-care-headed-to-governors-desk Alice Fordham /local-news/2023-03-15/nm-judges-will-get-a-raise-if-the-governor-approves-it-this-time The New Mexico House on Wednesday approved raises for state supreme court justices and lower court judges. The bill now heads to the governor who vetoed a similar proposal last year. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:10:00 GMT /local-news/2023-03-15/nm-judges-will-get-a-raise-if-the-governor-approves-it-this-time Nash Jones