Policy Priorities

  • Access to Healthcare

    Every New Mexican deserves access to high-quality, affordable healthcare.

    Bills sponsored: 2023 HB 7 safeguarded access to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare services (PASSED), 2023 HB 400 to take the first steps toward a Medicaid Forward program (PASSED), and 2024 HB 7 protected the Healthcare Affordability Fund (PASSED).

    Next steps: Initiatives to increase affordable coverage (Medicaid Forward) and expand our healthcare workforce.

  • Economic Development

    Our creative industries are the heart and soul of New Mexico, and represent untapped potential for economic growth and diversification.

    Bills sponsored: 2023 HB 8 created the first-ever Creative Industries Division at the NM Environment Department, and funding for local grants. (PASSED)

    Next steps: Build on a statewide plan to bring more funding to local communities for creative entrepreneurs and businesses

  • Gun Violence Prevention

    Far too many families in New Mexico have been touched by the tragedy of violence involving firearms. It will take a comprehensive approach to make our communities safer.

    Bills Sponsored: 2023 SB 116, 2024 HB 127 Set the Age for purchase and possession of semi-automatic rifles to 21 years of age. (FAILED) SB 5 prohibits firearms within 100 feet of polling places during elections (PASSED).

    Next Steps: Reintroduce Set the Age, continue to pursue other solutions.

  • Addressing Climate Change

    I am committed to protecting and restoring our air, land, water, and wildlife today and for future generations of New Mexicans.

    Bills sponsored: HB 104 creates a statewide Public Health & Climate Program to help local communities identify and address the impact of climate change on community health. (FAILED) HB 108 creates a local solar fund for local governments to invest in solar and energy storage infrastructure to speed our transition to clean energy and create resiliency centers. (FAILED)

    Next steps: Lots more work to do here over the summer 2024 to advocate for funding both of these critical initiatives!

To get a sense of all the issues that I’ve had the opportunity to work on, please review the full list of legislation that I have sponsored and co-sponsored.

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