PROGRAMS
Standing Committees
Action Committee:
(Richard Mason and Barbara Calef.)
The Action Committee tracks legislation
during legislative sessions and keeps an eye on potential
legislation throughout the year. LWVNM may lobby in support
of or in opposition to specific pieces of legislation
provided that LWVNM has a position
at the state-wide or national level that is relevant.
The Action Committee coordinates the lobbying activities
of several of the other LWVNM committees.
To join the Action Committee, please contact Richard or Barbara. LWVNM
needs individuals able to track bills via the
legislative website and keep
others updated on their progress, and those willing to "lobby from their
living room". People who are able to attend committee meetings in Santa Fe
at short notice are also needed.
To receive regular updates during the legislative session, please
join the LWVNM Topics listserv.
Drug Policy: (Dee Watkins)
The Drug Policy Committee is continuing its study of pain management and
other drug-related issues, in order to be able to address pending
state and federal legislation. Education materials are available;
contact Dee or any member of the LWVABC
Drug Policy Committee.
Education: (Jane Gaziano)
The Education Committee is reviewing the League's
position on Education and observing several Legislative
interim committees.
Health: (Richard Mason)
An expanded Health Care position
was adopted at the 2007 convention. The League is part of several
coalitions following developments at the state level.
Reports
Funding Formula Study Task Force meeting,
June 26, 2007.
Insurance Basics, testimony presented to the
Legislative Committee on Health and Human Services, September 27, 2006, by Richard Mason,
as well as Fire Mark handout.
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2007-2009 Studies
At the 2007 state convention, the LWV adopted two new program studies:
The LWVUS is also conducting an
immigration study
in which local LWVNM leagues will be participating during 2007-8.
Completed Studies
At the 2005 state convention, the LWV adopted three new program studies:
- A one-year (2005-2006) study of the death penalty leading
to consensus for a state position. The new position
was adopted in 2006.
- A two-year (2005-2007) study leading to a state position on
sustainability.
A new position
was adopted in 2007.
- A one-year (2006-2007)study study of the policies of New Mexico
regarding documented and undocumented immigrants.
This study was not completed because
of the initiation of the
LWVUS study
on the same topic.
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