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Sen. Townsend and the committee’s co-sponsors described the package as largely non‑substantive ‘‘clean-up’’ language that removes outdated provisions and clarifies routine procedure. Committee members said the changes reflect how the Senate already operates.

Committee leadership identified one modestly substantive change: while addressing the president during floor debate a senator must remain standing, but a senator need not stand when not addressing the president. Supporters said the change reduces what they called an unnecessary physical endurance requirement for debate.

Sen. Townsend and the minority staff lead said they plan continued incremental cleanups in future sessions and expected additional agreed packages. The committee also discussed the logistics of year-round confirmations by the rules committee during interim sessions and plans to poll members for dates.

A motion to report SR 2 as do pass was approved by committee vote; the chair announced five votes in favor.

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Black addressed the committee about his background in economic development and initiatives he plans to pursue, and Padilla described Black as a ‘‘kind, loving, and hardworking New Mexican’’ with experience leading statewide business organizations.

Black told senators he led the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce and described programs he helped start, including the statewide career-technical engagement program BePro Be Proud, which he said reached about 11,000 students in its first year and later worked with correctional institutions. He outlined legislative priorities he said would support site readiness and advanced industries: SB 169 (Strategic Economic Development Site Readiness Act), SB 170 (utility pre-deployment), SB 211 (Quantum Facility Infrastructure Tax Credit) and SB 212 (Quantum Testing and Evaluation Tax Credit). He described New Mexico’s strengths in advanced clean energy, advanced computing and quantum and urged legislative investment to keep the state competitive.

Padilla, who introduced Black, described Black’s previous posts including as state CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce and roles in California economic organizations and urged committee members to support the nomination.

Three witnesses registered in support spoke to Black’s record. John Clark, State Investment Officer, said Black focused on ‘‘uplifting the lives of New Mexicans’’ and partnering across sectors. Serena Nayer, Secretary of the Department of Workforce Solutions, described BePro Be Proud as an effective public-private partnership that inspired thousands to consider careers in the trades.

Committee members asked Black about several topics tied to economic development. He said a site-readiness program and faster utility deployment were central priorities, and that New Mexico should invest in brackish-water desalination and other water technologies, citing work with Sandia National Labs and noting the National Desalination Research Facility in Alamogordo. He supported using industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) and said the department uses clawbacks and milestone-driven disbursements to protect taxpayer funds when incentives are provided.

After questioning, a motion to report the nomination out of committee as \"do pass\" was made and a roll-call was held; the chair announced the nomination would move to a full Senate confirmation with a committee vote of six in favor.

The committee moved on to other business after announcing breakfast was provided to members; the nomination will next be considered by the full Senate.

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Rep. Kathleen Cates, the bill sponsor, said the measure addresses confusion about where members of the public should report accessibility concerns — the attorney general’s office, a facilities manager or other agency — by providing a single point of contact. The sponsor said the office would be a small unit (initially about one FTE) that collects reports, provides technical assistance and advises agencies on compliance steps; it would not itself have enforcement authority, she said.

Eli Fresquez, a civil‑rights attorney working with disability groups, and Jim Jackson of Disability Rights New Mexico testified in support, stressing the increasing importance of digital access and the federal ADA obligations for websites and apps. Committee members asked whether existing agencies could absorb the function; the sponsor and witnesses said housing the office in the Governor’s Commission on Disability creates a centralized, visible contact and that the Department of Information Technology will continue technical work to bring state websites into compliance before the federal deadline.

Committee discussion touched on the scope of ‘‘accessibility,’’ including both physical access to state facilities and digital accessibility for websites and applications. Witnesses cited the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2024 guidance (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) requiring accessibility of government websites and apps.

A motion to report HB 120 as do pass was adopted; the committee chair announced the measure would forward with a do‑pass recommendation.

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Rep. Mariana Amari, the bill sponsor, told the committee the observance is intended to put LGBTQ+ representation on par with other designated session observances such as African American Day and Hispanic Culture Day. Amari cited a statistic she said demonstrates disparities in life expectancy among LGBTQ+ people and said the day would provide recognition and visibility for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans.

Sen. Harmel, who identified himself as one of the state’s LGBTQ+ senators, spoke in support and described the measure as meaningful for young people seeking role models. Several senators expressed support and framed the observance as consistent with existing session recognitions.

A motion to report HB 518 as do pass was adopted by the committee; the chair announced five votes in favor and the bill will be forwarded for further consideration.

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