House approves bill with funding to study field offices, increased legislative staffing

Rep. Nathan Small, D-Las Cruces, talks with Rep. Rod Montoya, R-Farmington, on the House floor on Wednesday. The House voted 47-19 to approve a bil...

January 19, 2023
2:46 AM

Rep. Nathan Small, D-Las Cruces, talks with Rep. Rod Montoya, R-Farmington, on the House floor on Wednesday. The House voted 47-19 to approve a bill that includes funding to study the idea of field offices and full-time staffers for New Mexico legislators. (Eddie Moore/Journal) SANTA FE — New Mexico lawmakers took a possible first step toward modernizing the Legislature on Wednesday, advancing a bill paying for session expenses that includes money to study the idea of field offices and full-time staff members for all 112 legislators.

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