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Action Alert: Urge our Leaders to Invest in Working Families!

February 22, 2021 by SWLC

¡Viva Nuevo México!

House Bill (HB) 38 – Paid Family & Medical Leave Act – passed the House Judiciary Committee (8-2) on Saturday. Thanks to all the champions who called, emailed, and provided public comment to the Committee members!

Your hard work on behalf of New Mexican families is paying off, and we can’t slow down now. There is still a long way to go and not much time to get there. Let’s raise our voices for hardworking New Mexicans! Here are two ways you can help today:

Urge Governor Lujan Grisham to stand in support of HB 38. Please call the Governor’s office today and urge her support for the state’s investment in a Paid Family & Medical Leave program. Governor Lujan Grisham makes the final decision about whether to sign the bill. She needs to hear what having a Paid Family & Medical Leave program would really mean for working families.

Where to call:
Governor’s Office: (505) 476-2200

What you might say:
“I am calling to urge the Governor to stand in support HB38. I believe that working families shouldn’t be forced to choose between paying their bills and caring for their health and their families. An investment in Paid Family & Medical Leave is an investment in New Mexico’s future.”

Urge House Appropriations & Finance Committee to vote “Do Pass” on HB38.

During the House Judiciary Committee, HB 38 got another committee assignment.  Our next stop is House Appropriations and Finance Committee, and we need to ask them to invest in working families by supporting HB 38. Time is of the essence.  We will provide an update when this is scheduled.

  1. Email/call members of the Committee to express your support for HB 38 and ask them to schedule and vote yes on HB38.
  2. Share this message widely. Mobilize your networks to email Committee members and ask them to vote yes on HB38.
  3. Prepare a public comment to share during the hearing.  We’ve seen the power of public comments. A 60 second story can persuade legislators and change votes. Reach out to us if you need support in preparing your remarks.

EN ESPAÑOL

Alerta para la Acción: ¡Alentemos a nuestros líderes a invertir en las familias


La iniciativa de ley (HB) 38 de la Cámara de representantes– Ley de Ausencia Pagada por Motivos Familiares y Médicos – fue aprobada en el Comité judicial de la Cámara de representantes con 8 votos a favor y 2 en contra el sábado pasado. ¡Gracias a todos quienes nos han apoyado haciendo llamadas, enviando correos y proporcionando comentarios públicos a los miembros del Comité!

Su arduo trabajo en favor de las familias Nuevo Mexicanas está rindiendo frutos, y no es el momento para detenernos. Aún hay un largo camino por recorrer y queda muy poco tiempo para alcanzar nuestra meta. ¡Alcemos nuestras voces por las familias trabajadoras de Nuevo México! Hay dos maneras en las que usted puede ayudar el día de hoy:

Aliente a la Gobernadora Lujan Grisham a que apoye la iniciativa de ley HB 38. Por favor llame a la oficina de la Gobernadora hoy y pídale que invierta en el futuro del estado apoyando el programa de Ausencia Pagada por Motivos Familiares y Médicos. La Gobernadora Lujan Grisham tiene la última decisión de firmar o no esta iniciativa. Debemos lograr que ella entienda lo que verdaderamente significa para las familias trabajadoras un programa de Ausencia Pagada por Motivos Familiares y Médicos.

A dónde debo llamar:
Oficina de la Gobernadora: (505) 476-2200

Qué puedo decir:
“I am calling to urge the Governor to stand in support HB38. I believe that working families shouldn’t be forced to choose between paying their bills and caring for their health and their families. An investment in Paid Family & Medical Leave is an investment in New Mexico’s future.”
“Estoy llamando para pedirle a la Gobernadora que apoye la iniciativa de ley HB38.  Creo que las familias trabajadoras no deberían ser forzadas a elegir entre pagar sus cuentas y preocuparse por la salud de sus familias. Invertir en un programa de Ausencia Pagada por Motivos Familiares y Médicos es invertir en el futuro de Nuevo México.”


Pida a los miembros del Comité de Apropiaciones y Finanzas que voten a favor de la HB38.

En la audiencia del Comité judicial de la Cámara de representantes la iniciativa HB 38 fue asignada a otro comité.  Nuestra próxima parada es en el Comité de Apropiaciones y Finanzas de la Cámara de representantes, y debemos pedirles que inviertan en las familias trabajadoras de Nuevo México apoyando la iniciativa de ley HB 38.  El factor tiempo es vital.  Les informaremos en cuanto se programe la audiencia.

  1. Envíe correos electrónicos o llame a los miembros del Comité para expresar su apoyo a la iniciativa HB 38 y pídales programar esta iniciativa en la agenda del comité y votar a favor de ella.
  2. Comparta este mensaje con cuantas personas sea posible.  Movilice a sus redes de contactos para que envíen correos electrónicos a los miembros del Comité y les pidan votar a favor de la iniciativa HB 38.
  3. Prepare un comentario público para ser compartido durante la audiencia.  Hemos visto el poder que tienen los comentarios públicos.  Una historia de 60 segundos puede persuadir a los legisladores y hacer que cambien sus votos.  Comuníquese con nosotros si quiere que le ayudemos a preparar sus comentarios.

House Appropriations & Finance Committee members are:
Los miembros del Comité de Apropiaciones y Finanzas de la Cámara de representantes son:


Patricia A. Lundstrom (Chair)
Capitol: (505) 986-4316
Email: patricia.lundstrom@nmlegis.gov

Nathan P. Small (Vice Chair)
Capitol: (505) 986-4319
Email: nathan.small@nmlegis.gov

Anthony Allison
Capitol: (505) 986-4436
Email: anthony.allison@nmlegis.gov

Phelps Anderson
Capitol: (505) 986-4226
Email: phelps.anderson@nmlegis.gov

Gail Armstrong
Capitol: (505) 986-4227
Email: gail@gailfornewmexico.com

Cathrynn N. Brown
Capitol: (505) 986-4227
Email: c.brown.nm55@gamil.com

Ambrose Castellano
Capitol: (505) 986-4236
Email: ambrose.castellano@nmlegis.gov

Jack Chatfield
Capitol: (505) 986-4467
Email: jackchd67@gmail.com

Randal S. Crowder
Capitol: (505) 986-4215
Email: randal.crowder@nmlegis.com

Meredith A. Dixon
Capitol: (505) 986-4210
Email: meredith.dixon@nmlegis.gov

Candy Spence Ezzell
Capitol: (505) 986-4454
Email: csecows@aol.com

Harry Garcia
Capitol: (505) 986-4233
Email: hgarciad69@gmail.com

Susan K. Herrera
Capitol: (505) 986-4249
Email: susan.herrera@nmlegis.gov

Dayan Hochman – Vigil
Capitol: (505) 986-4432
Email: dayan.hochman-vigil@nmlegis.gov

T. Ryan Lane
Capitol: (505) 986-4226
Email: ryan@laneforliberty.com

Raymundo Lara
Capitol: (505) 986-4233
Email: raymundo.lara@nmlegis.gov

Debra M. Sarinana
Capitol: (505) 986-4438
Email: debbie.sarinana@nmlegis.gov

Candie G. Sweetser
Capitol: (505) 986-4255
Email: candie.sweetser@nmlegis.gov

Christine Trujillo
Capitol: (505) 235-8783
Email: christine.trujillo@nmlegis.gov

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