Past Calls to Action

Public Safety

Compliance: Safer Community Places

New requirements for businesses to provide signage delineating public vs. private zones and mandatory Safety Plans for employers with 5+ staff members.

Public Safety

Restore Safety and Cleanliness

Called for safer, cleaner public spaces by urging Mayor Keller to sign Ordinance O-24-14, ensuring sidewalks are accessible and supporting local businesses.

Local Tax

McKinley County Tax Increase

Stopped the proposed tax hike by urging County Commissioners to prioritize families over increased government spending.

Elections

Protect Voter ID & Citizenship (SB 264)

Opposed sweeping criminal/civil penalties designed to undermine Proof of Citizenship and Voter ID standards.

Environment

Green New Deal (SB 18) - STOPPED

Prevented radical regulations that would have harmed key industries and raised the cost of living for all New Mexicans.

Health

Preschool Vaccine Mandates (HB 156)

Opposed mandates for preschoolers that break away from Federal vaccine guidance and risk children's access to education.

2nd Amendment

Illegal Gun Trade Act (SB 17)

Targeted law-abiding owners rather than criminals by prohibiting sales of common weapons and magazines.

Elections

Armed Officers at Polls (SB 261)

Opposed removing exemptions that allow certified law enforcement to protect polling locations.

Healthcare

Save NM Healthcare System

Urged protection of medical access over trial attorney profits to help bring doctors back to New Mexico.

Healthcare

Restore Access to Care (HB 99)

Supported efforts to solve the healthcare crisis where patients face extreme wait times for specialists.

Energy

Oil & Gas Industry Attacks

Opposed redundant environmental attacks on the industry that provides critical revenue for our state.

Tax Reform

Fuel Tax Increases (SB 76)

Fought against gas and diesel tax hikes during a time of record state revenue and high inflation.

Alert

Road Repair Tax Hike (SB 2)

Update: This bill passed, increasing taxes on drivers despite existing state budget surpluses.

Economy

Universal Basic Income (SB 70)

Opposed programs that increase government dependency instead of encouraging private-sector job growth.

Federal Policy

End the Government Shutdown

Called on NM Senators to prioritize fulfilling their duty to fund the government and help struggling federal employees.

Employment

45-Minute Break Rule (HB 12)

Opposed an unreasonable 45-minute break mandate for every 15 minutes worked, which would hurt NM businesses.

Education

Gender Ideology in Schools

Opposed teaching middle schoolers gender ideology and abortion, advocating for age-appropriate curriculum.

Public Safety

Shortage of Medical Professionals

Urged Legislators to address out-of-control crime and the severe shortage of doctors in our state.

Liberty

Restrictive Freedom Bills

Opposed efforts by progressive legislators to make it easier to take away Second Amendment Rights.

Energy

Utility Rate Taxes (HB 91)

Opposed shifting utility costs through mandates that place further burdens on hard-working residents.

Finance

State Operated Banks (HB 130)

Opposed the use of $50 million in taxpayer funds to create a bank managed by political appointees.

Legal

Lawsuits Against Firearms Industry

Opposed targeting the firearms industry through discriminatory damage limits and harsher penalties.

Parental Rights

Truth About Life-Altering Procedures

Advocated for ensuring minors and parents receive facts on long-term risks before life-altering procedures.

Fairness

Women’s Rights in Sports

Supported ensuring biological women and girls can compete fairly without facing male competitors.

Economy

Inflationary Wage Hikes (HB 246)

Opposed minimum wage hikes that force businesses to raise prices, fueling further inflation.

2nd Amendment

Semiautomatic Weapon Bans

Opposed bans on common rifles, handguns, and magazines holding over 10 rounds.

Elections

Voter ID Verification (HB 170)

Supported verifying voter information at the polls to protect election integrity.

Environment

Green Constitutional Amendment

Opposed allowing vague environmental claims to be used to sue the government and block progress.

Housing

Rent Control Policies (SB 216)

Opposed policies that block affordable housing development and distort the rental market.

Government

Waste Reduction Audits (SB 484)

Supported creating an independent office to audit state agencies and improve efficiency.

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