2-8-22 Alert

Good Evening New Mexico Activists:

This is going to be another long one. So much to tell you, and 7 new hearings added for tomorrow! How do they expect constituents to participate in hearings that are posted far less than 24 hours in advance? Especially when there are 7 in one day! Maybe that’s the point – they don’t.

First, a final reminder to join our Legislative Strategy Huddle via Zoom, Weds., Feb. 9, 6-7 p.m. We’ll discuss the craziness of this Session and make time to hear from you. Then we’ll talk to former Senator Dede Feldman, author of Inside the New Mexico Senate (2014), Another Way Forward: Grassroots Solutions from New Mexico (2017), and Ten More Doors: Politics and the Path to Change (2021) to get her thoughts and advice. You must register to participate. Click this link to register.

Now, for some deja-vu: We told you yesterday that Speaker Egolf put HB 227, the reincarnated Hydrogen Hub bill, on the Speaker’s Table, which basically killed the bill. This morning, yet another Hydrogen Hub bill “dropped” (was introduced) from Rep. Patty Lundstrom, in another dummy bill, HB 228. (Dummy bills are available after the bill-filing deadline to all legislators who might want to introduce something late in the game, and they’re all named “Public Peace, Safety & Welfare. You have to dig into the “Proposed Sub” on the bill page to find out what it is.)

HB 228 has been deemed germane and assigned to House Commerce & Economic Development (HCEDC). At least it wasn’t assigned to HAFC again, the committee that Lundstrom chairs! The main difference from HB 227 is that HB 228 removes the tax credits and exemptions. Okay, but it’s still a hydrogen production development bill and would trigger the $125M allocation set aside for “the hydrogen hub project fund” in HB 2, the budget bill. This reminds me of a saying I learned in Spain: “Un mono vestido de ceda, un mono se queda.” Translation: A monkey dressed in silk is still a monkey.

We learned at 7:30 tonight that House Commerce & Economic Dev. is scheduled to hear HB 228 tomorrow, Weds., Feb. 9, at 1:30 pm, Rm. 317. Please write to and call members of HCEDC first thing in the morning to urge them to vote “NO” on HB 228. Use the talking points at this link, which remain the same as they were for HB 4 and HB 227. Tell them you are opposed to hydrogen hub development in our state in any form. Period. We encourage you to join the Zoom to offer public comment, take the on-screen poll, and express your opposition to this bill.

To join the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88683384400. Or One tap mobile: +16699009128, 88683384400# or +12532158782,,88683384400#. Or for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location: +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: 886 8338 4400. Or watch the hearing via Webcast at nmlegis.gov.

House Commerce & Economic Development

To send group email, copy and paste this block: “Rebecca Dow” <rebecca.dow@nmlegis.gov>, “Kelly K. Fajardo” <kelly.fajardo@nmlegis.gov>, “Natalie Figueroa” <natalie.figueroa@nmlegis.gov>, “Doreen Y. Gallegos” <doreen.gallegos@nmlegis.gov>, “Joshua Hernandez” <joshua.hernandez@nmlegis.gov>, “D. Wonda Johnson” <dwonda.johnson@nmlegis.gov>, “Antonio Maestas” <antonio.maestas@nmlegis.gov>, “Javier Martínez” <javier.martinez@nmlegis.gov>, “Jane E. Powdrell-Culbert” <jpandp@comcast.net>, “Linda Serrato” <linda.serrato@nmlegis.gov>

Before we get to the 6 other hearings for tomorrow, let’s look at today’s good news A big thank-you to all of you who called, emailed, and gave public comment on these bills!

HB 132 Interest Rates for Certain Loans, the bill that lowers small loan interest rates to 36%, passed on the House Floor last night, 51:18, after a 2.5-hour, perfectly orchestrated presentation by Sponsor Susan Herrera and a number of other Reps. who had supported the 99% rate last year. It was amended to add 5% (41% total) to loans under $500, but that was a smaller price to pay (41% vs. 99%) to get this bill though the House at last. It’s expected to sail through the Senate quickly and be signed into law. Seven Republicans joined all the Democrats except Alcon and Castellano (Roybal Caballero was excused) to vote in favor of the bill. It’s already scheduled to be heard in Senate Health & Public Affairs tomorrow! (See info below.)

SB 194 Additional Energy Acts Definitions was tabled today in Senate Conservation by a vote of 7:2, so it is pretty much dead. SB 194 would have added hydrogen production to the acceptable definitions in the Rural Electric Co-Op Act and Renewable Energy Act. As if hydrogen is even close to being clean or renewable! Quick work on this one. But we have to stay vigilant on hydrogen ­­–– even if it doesn’t happen this year, they’re not going to give up!

And now, the 6 other Wednesday hearings:

NEW! Weds., Feb. 9, 8 a.m., Rm. 305, House Gov., Elections & Indian Affairs is scheduled to hear the amended version of HB 6 Clean Future Act, aka the Governor’s Net-Zero plan. We still cannot support this bill as amended. Go to the link above to find revised speaking points. Please email committee members tonight to ask them to vote “No” on this bill until further amendments are made. We encourage you to join the hearing Zoom and offer public comment, take the on-screen poll, and convey that we cannot support this bill until additional amendments are made.

To join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88201222358. Or One tap mobile: +13462487799, 88201222358# or +16699009128, 88201222358#. Or for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location: +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. Or watch the hearing via Webcast at nmlegis.gov.

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

  • Chair: Georgene Louis (D). District 26 (Bernalillo). Room 306, (505) 986-4329. Email: georgene.louis@nmlegis.gov
  • Vice Chair: D. Wonda Johnson (D). District 5 (McKinley and San Juan). Room 413D, (505) 986-4435. Email: dwonda.johnson@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Gail Chasey (D). District 18 (Bernalillo). Room 308, (505) 986-4411. Email: gail@gailchasey.com
  • Member: Daymon Ely (D). District 23 (Bernalillo & Sandoval). Room 205A, (505) 986-4243. Email: daymon.ely@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Doreen Y. Gallegos (D). District 52 (Doña Ana). Room 134, (505) 986-4780. Email: doreen.gallegos@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Greg Nibert (R). District 59 (Chaves & Lincoln). Room 203EN, (505) 986-4467. Email: greg.nibert@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Kristina Ortez (D). District 42 (Taos). Room 203CN, (505) 986-4254. Email: kristina.ortez@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: William “Bill” R. Rehm (R). District 31 (Bernalillo). Room 201B, (505) 986-4214. Email: bill.rehm@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Martin R. Zamora (R). District 63 (Curry, DeBaca, Guadalupe, Roosevelt & San Miguel). Room 203EN, (505) 986-4467. Email: martin.zamora@nmlegis.gov

To send group email, copy and paste this block: “Gail Chasey” <gail@gailchasey.com>, “Daymon Ely” <daymon.ely@nmlegis.gov>, “Doreen Y. Gallegos” <doreen.gallegos@nmlegis.gov>, “D. Wonda Johnson” <dwonda.johnson@nmlegis.gov>, “Georgene Louis” <georgene.louis@nmlegis.gov>, “Greg Nibert” <greg.nibert@nmlegis.gov>, “Kristina Ortez” <kristina.ortez@nmlegis.gov>, “William “Bill” R. Rehm” <bill.rehm@nmlegis.gov>, “Martin R. Zamora” <martin.zamora@nmlegis.gov>

NEW! Weds., Feb. 9, 9 a.m., Rm. 311, Senate Conservation is scheduled to hear HB 37 Community Energy Efficiency Development Block Grant. Please read the talking points at the link above and call and email committee members right away to encourage them to vote “YES” on HB 37. We also encourage you to join the Zoom to offer public comments, take the on-screen polls, and express your support.

Join the Zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86543845863. Or via telephone US: +1-253-215-8782. Webinar ID: 865 4384 5863. Or watch the hearing via Webcast at nmlegis.gov.

Senate Conservation

  • Chair: Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics (D). District 39 (Bernalillo, Lincoln, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance and Valencia). Room 328B, (505) 986-4377. Email: lstefanics@msn.com
  • Vice Chair: Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D). District 16 (Bernalillo). Room 218C, (505) 986-4389. Email: a.sedillolopez@nmlegis.gov
  • Ranking Member: David M. Gallegos (R). District 41 (Eddy & Lea). Room 415A, (505) 986-4278. Email: david.rsi@hotmail.com
  • Member: Joseph Cervantes (D). District 31 (Doña Ana). Room 319, (505) 986-4861. Email: joseph.cervantes@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Carrie Hamblen (D). District 38 (Dona Ana). Room 416G, (505) 986-4266. Email: carrie.hamblen@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Steven P. Neville (R). District 2 (San Juan). Room 415B, (505) 986-4701. Email: steven.neville@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Harold Pope (D). District 23 (Bernalillo). Room 416E, (505) 986-4365. Email: harold.popejr@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Gregg Schmedes (R). District 19 (Bernalillo, Sandovalj, Santa Fe & Torrance). Room 415F, (505) 986-4395. Email: gregg.schmedes@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: William P. Soules (D). District 37 (Doña Ana). Room 328C, (505) 986-4834. Email: bill.soules@nmlegis.gov

To send group email, copy and paste this block: “Joseph Cervantes” <joseph.cervantes@nmlegis.gov>, “David M. Gallegos” <david.rsi@hotmail.com>, “Carrie Hamblen” <carrie.hamblen@nmlegis.gov>, “Steven P. Neville” <steven.neville@nmlegis.gov>, “Harold Pope” <harold.popejr@nmlegis.gov>, “Gregg Schmedes” <gregg.schmedes@nmlegis.gov>, “Antoinette Sedillo Lopez” <a.sedillolopez@nmlegis.gov>, “William P. Soules” <bill.soules@nmlegis.gov>, “Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics” <lstefanics@msn.com>

NEW! Weds., Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m., Rm. 309, House Judiciary is scheduled to hear HJR 2 Environmental Rights, aka Green Amendment. This should need no explanation. It would be amazing if we can get this joint resolution passed. Please read the talking points and call and email committee members as soon as you can to urge them to support this bill. We also encourage you to join the Zoom to offer public comments, take the on-screen polls, and express your support.

To join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85381395136. Or One tap mobile: +16699009128, 85381395136# or +12532158782,,85381395136#. Or for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location: +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.

House Judiciary

  • 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

To send group email, copy and paste this block: “Eliseo Lee Alcon” <eliseo.alcon@nmlegis.gov>, “Deborah A. Armstrong” ,deborah.armstrong@nmlegis.gov>, “Micaela Lara Cadena” <micaela.cadena@nmlegis.gov>, “Christine Chandler” <christine.chandler@nmlegis.gov>, “Gail Chasey” <gail@gailchasey.com>, “Zachary J. Cook” <zachary.cook@nmlegis.gov>, “Brian Egolf” <brian.egolf@nmlegis.gov>, “Daymon Ely” <daymon.ely@nmlegis.gov>, “Georgene Louis” <georgene.louis@nmlegis.gov>, “Matthew McQueen” <matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov>, “Greg Nibert” <greg.nibert@nmlegis.gov>, “William “Bill” R. Rehm” <bill.rehm@nmlegis.gov>, “James G. Townsend” <townsend@pvtn.net>

NEW! Weds., Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m. (or ½ hr. after end of floor session), Rm. 311, Senate Health & Public Affairs is scheduled to hear HB 65 Housing Modernization Changes and HB 132 Interest Rates for Certain Loans (see discussion of HB 132 above). We’re starting to see House bills make it to the Senate! Both are great bills that need a little more support to make it through and become law. Please read the talking points at the links above and call and email committee members right away to encourage them to vote “YES” on these bills. We also encourage you to join the Zoom to offer public comments, take the on-screen polls, and express your support.

To join the zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87967039414. Or via telephone: 1 669 900 9128. The Webinar ID for SHPAC is 879 6703 9414. Or watch the hearing via Webcast at nmlegis.gov.

Senate Health and Public Affairs

  • Chair: Gerald Ortiz y Pino (D). District 12 (Bernalillo). Room 300A, (505) 986-4482. Email: jortizyp@msn.com
  • Vice Chair: Bill Tallman (D). District 18 (Bernalillo). Room 300C, (505) 986-4373. Email: bill.tallman@nmlegis.gov
  • Ranking Member: Gregg Schmedes (R). District 19 (Bernalillo, Sandovalj, Santa Fe & Torrance). Room 415F, (505) 986-4395. Email: gregg.schmedes@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Jacob R. Candelaria (DTS). District 26 (Bernalillo). Room 301A, (505) 986-4380. Email: jacob.candelaria@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: David M. Gallegos (R). District 41 (Eddy & Lea). Room 415A, (505) 986-4278. Email: david.rsi@hotmail.com
  • Member: Stuart Ingle (R). District 27 (Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Lea and Roosevelt). Room 415G, (505) 986-4702. Email: stuart.ingle@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Brenda G. McKenna (D). District 9 (Bernalillo & Sandoval). Room 218B, (505) 986-4301. Email: brenda.mckenna@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D). District 16 (Bernalillo). Room 218C, (505) 986-4389. Email: a.sedillolopez@nmlegis.gov
  • Member: Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics (D). District 39 (Bernalillo, Lincoln, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance and Valencia). Room 328B, (505) 986-4377. Email: lstefanics@msn.com

To send group email, copy and paste this block: “Jacob R. Candelaria” <jacob.candelaria@nmlegis.gov>, “David M. Gallegos” <david.rsi@hotmail.com>, “Stuart Ingle” <stuart.ingle@nmlegis.gov>, “Brenda G. McKenna” <brenda.mckenna@nmlegis.gov>, “Gerald Ortiz y Pino” <jortizyp@msn.com>, “Gregg Schmedes” <gregg.schmedes@nmlegis.gov>, “Antoinette Sedillo Lopez” <a.sedillolopez@nmlegis.gov>, “Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics” <lstefanics@msn.com>, “Bill Tallman” bill.tallman@nmlegis.gov

NEW! Weds., Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m. (or ½ hr. after end of floor session), Rm. 321, Senate Judiciary is scheduled to hear SB 8 Voters’ Rights Provisions. SB 8 just passed Senate Rules yesterday, so it looks like they’re trying to move this through. NOTE: Senate Rules amended the bill to remove allowing 16-year-olds to vote. Please read the talking points at the link above and call and email committee members right away to encourage them to vote “YES” on this bill. We also encourage you to join the Zoom to offer public comments, take the on-screen polls, and express your support. Or view the Webcast at nmlegis.gov.

For public participation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83347538157. Via telephone 1-669-900-9128. Meeting ID: 833 4753 8157. Refer to http://www.nmlegis.gov “What’s Happening” for the Senate Judiciary Committee Procedures.

Senate Judiciary
(Note: Sen. Stewart uses a Google form for contact instead of email, so you need to contact her separately at the link after her name.)

To send group email, copy and paste this block. (Note: Sen. Stewart uses a Google form for contact instead of email, so you need to contact her separately at the link after her name above.): “Gregory A. Baca” <greg.baca@nmlegis.gov>, “Joseph Cervantes” <joseph.cervantes@nmlegis.gov>, “Katy M. Duhigg” <katy.duhigg@nmlegis.gov>, “Daniel A. Ivey-Soto” <daniel.ivey-soto@nmlegis.gov>, “Linda M. Lopez” <linda.lopez@nmlegis.gov>, “Mark Moores” <mark.moores@nmlegis.gov>, “Bill B. O’Neill” <oneillsd13@billoneillfornm.com>, “Cliff R. Pirtle” <cliff.pirtle@nmlegis.gov>

NEW! Weds., Feb. 9, 1:30 pm, (or at the call of the Chair), Rm. 307, House Appropriations & Finance is scheduled to hear HB 131 Water Data Act Implementation. This bill will finally fund the Water Data Act that was passed two years ago. Please read the talking points at the link above and call and email committee members right away to encourage them to vote “YES” on this bill. We also encourage you to join the Zoom to offer public comments, take the on-screen polls, and express your support.

To join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87397354067. Or One tap mobile: +13462487799, 87397354067# or +16699009128,,87397354067#. Or 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: 873 9735 4067. Or view the Webcast at nmlegis.gov.

House Appropriations & Finance

To send group email, copy and paste this block: “Anthony Allison” <anthony.allison@nmlegis.gov>, “Phelps Anderson” <phelps.anderson@nmlegis.gov>, “Gail Armstrong” <gail@gailfornewmexico.com>, “Cathrynn N. Brown” <c.brown.nm55@gmail.com>, “Ambrose Castellano” <ambrose.castellano@nmlegis.gov>, “Jack Chatfield” <jack.chatfield@nmlegis.gov>, “Randal S. Crowder” <randal.crowder@nmlegis.gov>, “Meredith A. Dixon” <meredith.dixon@nmlegis.gov>, “Candy Spence Ezzell” <csecows@aol.com>, “Harry Garcia” <hgarciad69@gmail.com>, “Dayan Hochman-Vigil” <dayan.hochman-vigil@nmlegis.gov>, “T. Ryan Lane” <RYAN@LANEFORLIBERTY.COM>, “Raymundo Lara” <raymundo.lara@nmlegis.gov>, “Patricia A. Lundstrom” <patricia.lundstrom@nmlegis.gov>, “Debra M. Sariñana” <debbie.sarinana@nmlegis.gov>, “Nathan P. Small” <nathan.small@nmlegis.gov>, “Candie G. Sweetser” <candie.sweetser@nmlegis.gov>, “Christine Trujillo” <christine.trujillo@nmlegis.gov>

We are exhausted, so please forgive any typos or other errors. For anything big, please email me at retakeresponse@gmail.com. Activism is an uphill battle! We’re not giving up, and we hope you won’t give up either. Thanks for being part of this statewide effort. Good night!

In hope & solidarity,

Roxanne & Paul

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