See a list of priority bills for the current session that the Rio Grande Chapter is watching.
Legislature 2020: Much to accomplish in not much time
The 2020 Legislative session kicks off on Jan. 21, and this year Environment Day will be on Jan. 28. As you may know, 2020 will be a short 30-day session, the purpose of which is to enact the state’s budget. This year, though, because our governor has made climate a priority, the Legislature will be hearing several clean-energy-related bills in addition to the state budget.
Looking ahead to the legislative session
As we embark on the 30-day budget session at our State Legislature, we will again carry out grassroots lobby trainings throughout the state. These trainings will provide you with an overview of key bills that our environmental community will be pushing forward. Read more and register for the sessions.
Session over, but lawmakers still working
Even though New Mexico’s 30-day legislative session is months away, the wheels are turning for new laws and bills now. The interim legislative session runs from June to November, and it consists of joint House-Senate committees that travel the state to hear about issues that will likely show up as legislation in 2020.
Legislative Breakdown podcast
Conservation and Legislative Organizer Dr. Brittany Fallon talking with Clean Energy Fellow Derrick Toledo about the 2019 Legislative Session.
New Mexico Green Legislation
New Mexico gets legislation done with the help of its communities. The green wave continues to grow and the more everyone gets involved the more we can accomplish together. Teams are building, families are growing, and the unity is strengthening.
2019 Legislative Roundup
It was a notable – and in a few cases, heartbreaking – legislative session. Celebrate our wins and keep up the good work!
Landmark Energy Transition Act passes NM Legislature!
On Tuesday March 12, the New Mexico State House passed SB489, the Energy Transition Act, sending this landmark legislation to Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham’s office. Nearly 1,000 New Mexico Sierra Club supporters contacted their legislators in support of this life-saving and economy-fueling legislation.
2019 Legislative Tracker
Sierra Club staff and volunteer leaders work to analyze and determine Club positions on bills at the State legislature. From among those on which we take a position, a number rise to the top as priority bills that deserve special attention and that we encourage our members to bring to the attention of their legislators.
Energy Transition Act Playlist
View Camilla’s videos explaining the Energy Transition Act on Facebook.