2008 Legislative Session
The ACLU of New Mexico's legislative advocacy and lobbying program works to defeat bills that threaten civil liberties and establish state statutes that
strengthen rights and protections under the Constitution.
On this page we will provide updates and alerts on ways to take action on key legislation throughout the 30-day 2008 legislative session.
Updates & Action Alerts
12-Feb-2008 HB37 the Electronic Medical Records Act, was stripped of the privacy protection amendments and killed in the Senate by a vote of 13 to 23. Read KRQE coverage»
11-Feb-2008 Yesterday, HB37, the Electronic Medical Records Act, sponsored by Rep. Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe), was successfully amended to include privacy protections and passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for a full vote. Continued»
06-Feb-2008 The ACLU of New Mexico is currently attempting to strengthen patient privacy by amending HB37, the Electronic Medical Records Act, sponsored by Rep. Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe). Continued»
03-Feb-2008 (IN THE NEWS) ABQjournal Opinion: Protect Rights of Domestic Partners»
24-Jan-2008 HB9 passes the House with a 33-31 vote.
23-Jan-2007 HB193, Create Public Defender Commission, passed the House Judiciary Committee with a 6-3 vote.
22-Jan-2008 HB9 moves to a vote before the House Continued»
16-Jan-2008 New videos show the need for legal protections for ALL New Mexico families Continued»
New Mexico Legislature
The New Mexico State Legislature convenes every year on the third Tuesday in January to determine the laws and expenditures of our state. Sessions last for sixty days during odd-numbered years and thirty days on even-numbered years. The Legislative body is comprised of both a House and a Senate, with 70 House members and 42 Senators for a total of 112 lawmakers.
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico maintains a permanent regional office in Santa Fe, the state capital.
Contact: Diane Wood, Director, Northern Regional Office
Tel: (505) 982-8181, 621 Old Santa Fe Trail, Suite 16, Santa Fe, NM 87505 |
