New Mexico Legislature opens doors to pre-filed bills

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico lawmakers are getting their first opportunity to file bills for consideration ahead of next year’s regular legislative session.
The Legislature began accepting “pre-filed” bills on Thursday in advance of a 60-day session.
Lawmakers convene on Jan. 17 to resolve a budget deficit linked a downturn in the oil and natural gas industry and consider a wide variety of policy initiatives. Lawmakers are honing proposals to crack down on reckless dr