The NMAC lobbying team works year round to advance the legislative priorities of the counties through the voices of their Affiliate organizations. Legislative team support includes: (1) providing early assistance to the Affiliate groups with identifying matters requiring a legislative or constitutional fix; (2) discussing the issues with the full Board of Directors for determination of which will ultimately be adopted as NMAC priorities; (3) taking the many steps required to turn the resolution into a bill.
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Spring Affiliate Meetings
Affiliates consider possible legislative resolution for Annual Conference. |
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June Annual Conference
 Affiliates submit resolutions during Conference.
Board of Directors accepts resolutions for review at end of conference .
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July Affiliate Council Meeting
Executive Committee Officers and Affiliate chairs meet to discuss resolutions .
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August Board Retreat
Affiliates present resolutions to Board
Board votes to accept 5 or 6 resolutions as legislative priorities.
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Legislative Interim Committee Meetings
NMAC presents bills to Interim Committees
Committees vote to endorse some bills .
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November Joint Meeting with New Mexico Municipal League (NMML)
NMAC and NMML Executive Boards meet to discuss and endorse legislative priorities .
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Selection of Sponsor & Drafting by Legislative Council Service
Affiliate reviews language before it is finalized .
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Introduction of Bill and Committee Assignments |
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Tracking and Communication during Session |
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Committee Hearings and Floor Votes on Bills |
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Action by the Governor |
