Tell Your Legislators to Vote NO on House Bill 50!
The House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee will vote on Tuesday morning to support or oppose House Bill 50.
House Bill 50 will crush economic development in New Mexico!
Quickly email House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee here: https://p2a.co/YM70dPM
The letter in the link above is pre-written for you, but it’s always better to personalize it with your own words, even if it’s just the first paragraph. The letter will go to all committee members, but I have included a full list of members below as well.
You can also speak during public comment on Tuesday at 8:30am here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88692377623
If this is important to you and your industry, please participate. We must take action now!
ABOUT HB 50:
House Bill 50 (HB50) creates huge regulatory risk for New Mexico businesses and industries like agriculture, insurance, extractive industries, and manufacturing. The bill would circumvent our existing state regulatory protections and allow anyone to file a lawsuit for claimed past harm (with no statute of limitations) or potential future harm, clogging up our already overburdened court system.
HB 50 would upend any sense of regulatory structure in New Mexico, making it even harder to recruit and retain businesses as we try to restart and diversify our economy. No one will want to invest in a state that encourages “drive by” extortion lawsuits, where lawyers can threaten to sue a business in order to push for a settlement, by forcing them to choose between writing a check or risking the reputational and legal costs of litigation.
If you believe New Mexico should be working to diversify our economy and create good paying jobs, this bill will halt any hope of a post-COVID economic recovery.
House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee Members:
Calendar of Events
Join us weekly during the 60-day legislative session for presentations from organizations across the state and to hear about key issues such as healthcare, tax policy, government transparency, education, and economic recovery! We will continue to send you schedule updates as they are available.
REGISTER
8-9 AM — Join Small Business Development Center Staff and legislators as they recognize small business STAR recipients from across the state
9-10 AM — Join Michael Barrio from the Santa Fe Housing Coalition and other panelists as they discuss housing issues and relevant legislation related to affordable, accessible housing
10-11 AM — Thought leaders from across the state will be discussing food policy issues, including access to affordable, healthy food
11-12 PM — Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation will be giving his insight into the current legislative session and key issues affecting business and economic recovery
Noon — Enjoy a beautiful virtual performance provided by our partners at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
February 2
8-9 AM — Join Small Business Development Center Staff and legislators as they recognize small business STAR recipients from across the state
9-11 AM — Join NM First and the League of Women Voters for a comprehensive look at the 2021 legislative session, advocacy and transparency challenges, and key issues being addressed by legislators
11-12 PM — NMKidsCAN will be looking at the key issues impacting New Mexico children and how you can help support critical programs
Noon — Enjoy a virtual performance featuring the art of Flamenco
The Virtual Roundhouse is free and open to the public.
