Republican Party of Bernalillo County

March 12, 2025

HB 11 Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) will be heard tomorrow, Saturday, 3/8/25, at 9 a.m. in the Senate Tax, Business, and Transportation Committee, Room 311 at the Capitol Building in Santa Fe.

I will be there and I need as many people as possible to attend this committee hearing in person. This committee is our best opportunity to stop this bill, which, if passed, will cost taxpayers over $1.7 billion over the next few years.

You can write to your State Senator by clicking the button below. After you edit the email to fit your liking, you will be connected to the Senator’s office to leave a message. A short script will appear for assistance, but you can say whatever you want. The most important thing is to be kind!

Please attend the hearing tomorrow morning if you are able!

Some points about the bill:

1) Most people do not want their pay taxed when they barely make ends meet.

2) Many employees will be forced to contribute to this fund but may never be able to use it. They would rather keep their money to pay bills and feed their families.

3) Employees who take the family leave will be taxed again on that benefit.

4) Businesses will have difficulty managing without an employee for an extended time. They struggle to keep positions filled and may be forced to reduce hours of operation, which hurts working employees.

5) Not being fully staffed puts a strain on other employees.

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Thank You For Taking Action,

Carla Sonntag
President, Better Together New Mexico

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NM Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) Legislative Update - Gun Rights Threats

Dear 2nd Amendment Supporter,

Two dangerous bills, SB279 and SB318, are advancing in the New Mexico Legislature, posing a direct threat to both law-abiding gun owners and the firearms industry in our state. We must take immediate action to stop them.

SB279 – The Gun & Magazine Ban

Late Friday night, SB279, the so-called “gas-operated firearm and magazine ban,” was pushed through the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 5-4 vote after numerous revisions—many of which were only made public the day before the vote. The bill now moves to the Senate Finance Committee, a committee where similar bills have never been heard before. Today 3/12/2025

Why This Matters:

This bill is an extreme gun ban that would criminalize the possession of commonly owned semi-automatic firearms and standard-capacity magazines.
The process has lacked transparency, with lawmakers rushing through major revisions without public scrutiny.
There is concern that this bill may be pushed directly to the Senate floor, bypassing Senate Finance altogether.

SB318 – A Direct Attack on Firearm Retailers

On Saturday, SB318, a bill designed to cripple the firearms industry, was rushed through the Senate Tax, Business & Transportation Committee. It is now scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Today, March 12, 2025.

Why This Matters:

This bill unfairly targets firearm retailers and manufacturers, making them more vulnerable to lawsuits than any other industry.
Gun shop owners have testified that if SB318 passes, they will be unable to obtain insurance and will be forced out of business.
The real intent of this bill is to bankrupt firearm businesses and strip New Mexicans of their Second Amendment rights.

What You Can Do:

Contact Your Senators – Tell them to VOTE NO on SB279 and SB318. Demand they protect your rights and oppose these extreme bills. Find your senator here: [Insert link to legislator contact information] Attend the Hearings – If possible, attend the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on SB318 on 3/12. SB279 is scheduled for a hearing today!
Spread the Word – Share this email with fellow gun owners, firearm retailers, and Second Amendment supporters.