February 19th, 2025

Good morning, friends and neighbors-

It is a great honor to represent you in the Roundhouse this morning, fighting to defend the values we share. Below is a summary of yesterday’s legislative action, brief summaries on the bills that will make an impact on our life here in New Mexico, and a few of my own thoughts.

I pray a blessed day for you all and will be back tomorrow with additional updates.

Floor Action

HB22/ec:  Prohibit Credit Card Fee Tip Deductions - PASSED

Randy’s Vote: Yes

HB26:  Ticket Scalping at State and Non-Profit Events - PASSED

Randy’s Vote: NO

HB160: Stop, Look & Listen for Railroad Equipment - PASSED

Randy’s Vote: Yes

HB198: Tax Changes - PASSED

Randy’s Vote: Yes

BILLS IN MOTION

HB9: Immigration Act

What Randy is Tracking:

An “Emerge NM” progressive bill that prohibits public bodies from entering into agreements used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations and requires any existing such agreements to be terminated; prohibits public agencies from otherwise using public property to assist federal authorities in detaining individuals over federal civil immigration violations.

Unfortunately, this bill passed House Health and Human Service committee Tuesday night February 18th on a party line vote and is headed to the floor.

HB11 –Paid Family Medical Leave Act

What Randy is Tracking:

Another “Emerge NM” progressive bill. This is business killer in New Mexico taxing employees and business. This bill will be heard in House Commerce and Economic Development Committee Wednesday February 19th!