Advocacy in Action - January 18th

The 2017 Legislative Session opened yesterday at high noon with the regular fanfare of organization, introductions and speeches.  Leadership was elected and the Governor gave her State of the State Speech. 

Here is what the leadership looks like.

 

House of Representatives  
Speaker of the House Brian Egolf (D) Santa Fe
Majority Floor Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton (D) Albuquerque
Minority Floor Leader   Nate Gentry (R) Albuquerque
Majority Whip  Doreen Y. Gallegos (D) Las Cruces
Minority Whip    Rod Montoya (R) Farmington
Senate  
Senate President Pro Tempore Mary Kay Papen (D) Las Cruces
Majority Floor Leader   Peter Wirth (D) Santa Fe
Minority Floor Leader    Stuart Ingle (R) Portales
Majority Whip   Michael Padilla (D) Albuquerque
Minority Whip   William Payne (R) Albuquerque

Follow this link to get more details on the State of New Mexico legislative leaders.

We will be working closely with RANM to keep you informed of ALL measures that will affect the Real Estate Industry is the following categories:

  • Property Rights
  • Taxes
  • Finance
  • Regulation
  • Land Use
  • Water
  • Other

As the session progresses you can expect weekly or as needed updates on specific legislation.  Keep your eyes out for GAAR Call To Action requests and respond as soon as possible.