[LWVNM Action] Legislative Tracking updated

[Richard Mason]

 The League opposes the Social Security exemption because according to a study by NM Voices for Children 85 % of the benefit would go to high income seniors and would result in a considerable loss of revenue that would jeopardize future funding . Last year the League supported the increase in the Low Income Tax Credit that will directly help low income seniors.
The League position calls for measures that will make our tax system more progressive and will generate adequate funds for essential programs.
Dick Mason
Chair of the LWVNM Action Committee
 
 
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From: Rosa I. Morales via Action <action at mailman.swcp.com>
To: Judy Williams via Action <action at mailman.swcp.com>
Cc: Rosa I. Morales <iselamar2 at gmail.com>
Sent: Sun, Jan 23, 2022 1:12 pm
Subject: Re: [LWVNM Action] Legislative Tracking updated

Good question Judy.
Since I was told that every year the legislative priorities and positions are selected based on previous LWVNM discusiones and voted positions, can somebody please send me the date and document when the discussion and position of the LWVNM on NM Social Security Exempt Taxation took place. 
I’m sure that everybody knows that the NM Governor, Think New Mexico, and the AARP, among others had all publicly stated their support for the SS Exempt Legislation. Currently, there are only 12 states nationwide that taxed Social Security and New Mexico is one of them.
Why has the LWVNM decided to oppose the legislation change? Does anybody understands how this action in our records is not going to help the League to recruit new members, and keep current ones?
With hope for internal meaningful changes,
Rosa I. Morales, MSWStrive to build organizations, systems and communities that embrace ALL PEOPLE.

On Jan 23, 2022, at 10:37 AM, Judy Williams via Action <action at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:


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