According to Heath Haussamen (who may still be in Santa Fe) the competing bills for an increased minimum wage are being discussed this afternoon:
Competing minimum wage bills sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Ben Altamirano and Speaker of the House Ben Lujan will both be heard in a House committee today.
Senate Bill 324 has already passed the Senate, but infighting between Democrats over particulars of how to raise the minimum wage led to Lujan introducing House Bill 759.
Debates underway on two New Mexico minimum wage bills
According to Heath Haussamen (who may still be in Santa Fe) the competing bills for an increased minimum wage are being discussed this afternoon:
If Heath is still in town, his site might be the best way to stay updated, so keep your eye on the “Refresh” button in your browser.
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