THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NEW MEXICO

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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Current Studies

At the 2007 state convention, the LWV adopted two new program studies. The Water study was continued at the 2009 state convention, and is now at the consensus phase.

• A two-year (2007-2009) study of water supply and demand in New Mexico. The study committee is chaired by Barbara Calef of LWVLA.

Completed Studies

At the 2007 state convention, the LWV adopted two new program studies:

• A two-year (2007-2009) study of redistricting together with different systems of representation and voting. The new position was adopted in 2009.

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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