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Senator Majestes introduced the measure, describing the plate design and telling the committee the initial 100 plates would likely be covered and that the team's fan base and promotional capacity could support plate sales. \"New Mexico United has a tremendous...fan base,\" Majestes said.

Senator DeBison and other members expressed support, describing the team as an economic and civic asset. The committee moved a \"do pass\" recommendation; the roll call showed 7 in favor and 0 opposed.

No fiscal details about plate fees, revenue distribution or long-term revenue expectations were finalized in the committee hearing. The bill will proceed to the next legislative stage.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Finance Mar 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Senate Finance Committee recommended passage of a specialty license plate for New Mexico United, a professional soccer team; sponsors said initial plates will be covered and the team has a large fan base, and the committee reported the bill do-pass, 7–0.","taxTitle","Senate, Legislative, New Mexico","taxId",78419,"location","New Mexico","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6286544,"Committee advances high-impact tutoring bill after amendments; funding reduced in discussion",1221,882000,2103000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2558267-e24d44fc605a052f7d6133e6b8a143b8&start=882&end=2103","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2558267-e24d44fc605a052f7d6133e6b8a143b8/thumbnail_882000.jpg","/articles/6286544/New-Mexico/Committee-advances-high-impact-tutoring-bill-after-amendments-funding-reduced-in-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286544-2761e55d4cbe05be8aed589c2ed457a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144077&Signature=Qv9PPk0fYz-ZhBSGNTVBeRMHxOluT1Q5yu8yYoUUbOGCD6Qdwwzay5pRDgbEhKNRnWLKdmOYBlsgwJaZadJsGDcTcU8GBh6Fw2lv2CjDZ64oDbwbP~dr603Hj3ZV9~8q9WWI3jW~zVGGztAkL~PwWMekhgmusiFH4QBxNlPpgiOKydSdY~5bwMRohCUJCHdymFj-HDINMU9bUNs-db7Lx1S5l92Q2PryWUMoDh07VL-e4macJZ1ogZWTIPoh7-4t7Waefo7VC4L-ak0a7LNslhe2u70TcPgSRmS55XSwgdpNzm3cCU8gXPpmqiLrO6jKCQbruP9rMnBqSXL--GmN3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance legislation authorizing high-impact tutoring for students in the state’s lowest-performing quartile, adopting a substitute and a technical amendment before recommending the bill for passage.

Amanda Adegone, executive director of New Mexico Kids Can, told the committee the substitute language was drafted to preserve flexibility for districts: \"If a district would like to use their own staff to provide high impact tutoring, they may do so. And if they don't have that capacity and they'd like to contract with a high quality vendor, they may do so.\" JD Bullington, speaking for the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, cited national studies linking high-impact tutoring to large test-score gains.

Committee members pressed on eligibility, provider definitions and cost. Senator Padilla asked whether the committee's file showed a do-pass or earlier recommendation; senators clarified there had been a substitute in the education committee. Senator Trujillo and others raised concerns about the definition of \"high-quality tutor\" and whether volunteer groups such as Santa Fe’s Math Amigos would be eligible.

Senators and sponsors revised the bill in committee to remove the word \"licensed\" from the requirement for tutors and to rely on Public Education Department (PED) approval of providers, with the stated intent to allow non-licensed but approved tutors. The sponsor said PED already maintains lists of vendors from prior pilots and contracts.

Fiscal discussion shifted from an initial $35 million-per-year estimate tied to earlier language to a smaller estimate under the substitute. The sponsor told the committee the earlier $35,000,000 figure came from broader eligibility in the original bill, but with the substitute identifying the bottom quartile only, \"we are pretty confident that where the budget is now, there's enough money to start tutoring for these students.\" Committee discussion cited an estimated range of $5 million to $7 million annually under the current substitute depending on contracting choices.

Senators asked for floor amendment language to ensure volunteer or nonprofit providers could participate; sponsors indicated willingness to draft clarifying language. The committee approved the substitute and a related amendment and voted to move the bill forward. The final committee roll call recorded 7 in favor and 0 opposed.

The committee discussion included references to prior PED pilot contracting (approximately $5 million) and an intent to start with a smaller eligible cohort and expand based on results. Implementation details — including contracting rules, vendor approval processes, and ongoing funding plans — were discussed but not finalized in committee. The bill will move forward to the next legislative stage.","A Senate Finance Committee cleared a bill to fund high-impact tutoring programs after adopting a substitute and an amendment that narrowed eligibility. Committee and witnesses discussed program design, vendor approval, volunteer inclusion and estimated annual costs between $5 million and $7 million under the substitute language.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6286549,"Senate committee approves specialty license plate recognizing Espanola as lowrider capital",832,44000,876000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2558267-e24d44fc605a052f7d6133e6b8a143b8&start=44&end=876","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2558267-e24d44fc605a052f7d6133e6b8a143b8/thumbnail_44000.jpg","/articles/6286549/New-Mexico/Senate-committee-approves-specialty-license-plate-recognizing-Espanola-as-lowrider-capital","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286549-3a5715ea10507c641fdbb874259c14e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144077&Signature=ZHs-WgKVZmwHKqv3lZ18OU3AhiJTpaHMuTKRLJwDD-6kCaAk5XiYlA5SEx3PzMiCzg13DFvM~qrgZQwq5cZ3bTvFuUEn5auUbvAOe0Xp0lTB6a5CAzOglp8RfEbVxJL5dgVvdvLhG9EjtqPYIECFTOzn8EeWFjYrj5nHtzeUmU3sQrx9n-7Gx1s8bzfPccSxhQhLu-qPOK4KkWYjXhIsU3dEAzb~AgobAmF6bspyfiGbI9mNc4COYO5u81oCgbF6mk7yMPVVCNm3ulp-wbxkbG~~5hZ8BCkc0D4aeGX-vP7AWzAp19FgrWpxAaMJxryWbqgl24yAJOx6kY9c2XI5fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Finance Committee members voted to recommend passage of a bill to create a specialty license plate honoring lowrider culture and recognizing Espanola as the “lowrider capital of the world.” The committee vote was 7 in favor, 1 opposed.

Supporters told the committee the plate would celebrate a regional cultural tradition and could support local economic activity and a proposed lowrider museum in Espanola. \"Lowrider culture is alive and well in New Mexico, and it's one that myself and so many New Mexicans are proud of,\" said Senator Jaramillo, the bill's sponsor.

The measure drew public testimony from local officials and community members. Sam LeDoux, a city councilor in Espanola for District 4, said lowriding supplies practical skills and community pride: \"These cars, these projects are people's livelihoods ... they learn how to work on cars.\" Scott Lopez, founder of Vida Mejua Capital, a 501(c)(3) based at Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo in Espanola, told the committee the plate and a proposed lowrider museum would bring national awareness and tourism to the region. Joshua Martinez, identifying himself as a lifelong resident and \"county chair, County treasurer for Yoruba County,\" also spoke in strong support.

Several senators emphasized cultural and educational aspects. Senator Gonzalez told the committee lowrider work involves hydraulics, paint techniques and family traditions passed across generations. Senator Padilla and others said the plate would celebrate a part of New Mexico that can be recognized beyond the state. Senator Brandt stated he generally opposes additional specialty plates and said he would vote no.

During the roll call, Brandt voted no; senators Gonzales, Lanier, Padilla, Steinborn, Tobiasen, Trujillo and others voted yes, producing a 7–1 “do pass” recommendation.

The committee did not set final statutory language for plate fees, revenue distribution, or an effective date during the hearing. Supporters said car clubs across the state had indicated willingness to purchase the plate if enacted, and Senator Jaramillo noted plans for a lowrider museum in Espanola. The bill will move on to the next committee or floor consideration per legislative process.

Votes at a glance: The specialty plate measure received a committee “do pass” recommendation, 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Brandt). Specific fiscal provisions and implementation details were not specified during the committee discussion.","A Senate Finance Committee voted to give a \"do pass\" recommendation for a specialty license plate that would recognize lowrider culture and designate Espanola as the \"lowrider capital of the world.\" Supporters said the plate recognizes cultural heritage and can boost tourism; one senator voted no citing proliferation of specialty plates.","actionData","errors"]

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