legislation

File photo of rescued dogs. (Photo by Mandy Cheng/AFP/Getty Images)

Slew Of Animal Protection Bills Pending

New Mexico lawmakers this session are considering more than two dozen animal protection bills that propose everything from raising money for starving horses to increasing penalties for neglecting pets and continuing oversight of government-run shelters.

2013/02/18

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Proposal Would Make Trophy Poaching A Felony

The New Mexico Game and Fish Department wants to get tough on poachers who leave the meat of trophy animals behind to rot.

2013/01/19

Reid, McCain Push To Create U.S. Boxing Commission

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona introduced legislation Monday that would create the U.S. Boxing Commission.

2012/06/19

Speeding Up NV’s Death Penalty

A Senate panel will hear testimony today on a bill that would speed up Nevada’s death penalty cases.

2011/04/08

Mr. Heck Goes To Washington

Congressman-elect Joe Heck says he’s learning the ways of Washington during his orientation as one of the newest members of the House.

2010/11/17

2011 Legislative Bill Request List Made Public

If a list of the more than 150 bills requested for drafting for the 2011 legislative session is any indication, a lot of lawmakers are concerned about people who use mobile phones while driving. You can […]

2010/07/02