NMSSA Legislative Update 2/28/23

New Mexico Shooting Sports Association - NRA Sanctioned Organization

Today, the Governor held a press conference to promote her anti-gun and anti-freedom agenda. But her displeasure at the tabling of SB171 yesterday was noticeable, so she is doubling down on pushing for her slate of anti-gun bills. As a result, two bills were scheduled late today for hearings tomorrow.

First, HB9, the bill imposing criminal penalties on a gun owner if a third-party minor uses their gun to commit a crime or injure someone, will be heard in the Senate Finance Committee tomorrow. The meeting starts at 9:30am in Room 322 (Zoom Link). To provide written testimony to the committee, you can send it to: SFC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov

Second, SB116, the bill banning the purchase or possession of semiautomatic firearms by anyone under 21 will be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow. The bill would force someone currently under 21 to sell or give away their semiautomatic firearms before the law goes into effect. The meeting starts at 1:30pm or 1/2 hour after the floor session concludes, whichever is later, in Room 321 (Zoom Link). To provide written testimony to the committee, you can send it to: SJC.Zoom@nmlegis.gov

House Consumer and Public Affairs Members
Joanne J. Ferrary – (D) joanne.ferrary@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4844
Angelica Rubio – (D) angelica.rubio@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4210
John Block – (R) John.Block@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4220
Stefani Lord – (R) stefani.lord@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4453
Andrea Romero – (D) andrea@andrearomero.com 505-986-4243
Liz Thomson – (D) liz.thomson@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4425

House Judiciary Members
Christine Chandler – (D) christine.chandler@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4411
Andrea Romero – (D) andrea@andrearomero.com 505-986-4243
William “Bill” R. Rehm – (R) bill.rehm@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4214
Eliseo Lee Alcon – (D) eliseo.alcon@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4416
Gail Chasey – (D) gail@gailchasey.com 505-986-4777
Ryan Lane – (R) RYAN@LANEFORLIBERTY.COM 505-986-4758
Javier Martínez – (D) javier.martinez@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4782
Matthew McQueen – (D) matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4423
Greg Nibert – (R) greg.nibert@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4211
Andrea Reeb – (R) Andrea.Reeb@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4215
Reena Szczepanski – (D) reena.szczepanski@nmlegis.gov 505-986-4777

Zac Fort

NMSSA