New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is focusing on initiatives to address violent crime, affordable housing, climate change, and drought in a 30-day legislative session.
There is a significant surplus in general fund income, with plans to draw in a record-setting $13 billion for the coming fiscal year.
Democratic legislators are proposing a 5.9% increase in spending, while Lujan Grisham recommends a nearly 10% increase, including plans for down payment assistance and homelessness reduction.
Today, our volunteers stood with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and other lawmakers as they announced a sweeping gun safety package that will be considered this legislative session. #NMLeg @GovMLG pic.twitter.com/kzE5xCxwDL
— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) January 12, 2024
Public safety initiatives and gun-control proposals have been outlined, with Republicans cautioning against potential infringements on gun rights.
Additionally, there are proposals to provide tax credits for electric vehicles and develop a new water source from treated water originating from oil and gas drilling byproducts.
The entire Legislature is up for election in November.
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