Position Papers

HJR 2 is an opportunity for voters in New Mexico to decide on modernizing the legislature. It proposes to align the odd andeven-number year legislative sessions to 60 days; adds…

Juvenile misconduct on military installations subject to exclusive federal legislative jurisdiction can only be adjudicated in the federal court system, which is designed for adults. States’ juvenile courts can adjudicate…

In New Mexico, beginning in 2022, up to $10,000 of military retirement pay is not taxed by the state. That amount increases to $20,000 in 2023, and to $30,000 until…

New Mexico is the LAST state in the nation that does not pay its legislators a salary.HJR 8 proposes that our legislators be paid a salary. It also creates a citizen…

Currently, up to $4,000 of the taxable value of property, including the community or joint property of husband and wife, is exempt from the imposition of the tax if the…

There are 141,558 veterans living in New Mexico, of which 26.3% or 37,230 have a service-connected disability. This total includes veterans with 10% to 100% disability. Current statute provides a…

By exempting DoD family child care (FCC) providers from state licensure and registration processes that are duplicative of the certification they receive from the military services, New Mexico can enhance…

These five License Portability Statutes will benefit military spouses who hold a medical, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or audiology and speech-language pathology license by allowing them to easily move…

  This memorial is intended to direct the NM Public Education Department (PED) to motivate public school agencies to implement the Purple Star Schools Program (PSSP) and help our military…

The Department of Veterans Services provides important services to veterans throughout the state, including being our advocate to the VA. They are chronically underfunded and struggle to accomplish their goals.…