[LWVNM Action] Making the case for Legislative Salaries - on the ballot in November 2026

[Richard Mason]

This has been a priority for the LWVNM for years. We need a rea effort to pass it in November.
I suggest local Leagues consider educational on the subject.

The League will be joining in a coalition to pass this ballot question.
Add to this list if you wish:



Making the case for a paid legislature.The question will be on the November ballot



Beinga New Mexico legislator does not only involve participating in the 30 day and60day sessions. Here is what else it involves:

 Timespent on capital outlay – Each legislator gets capital outlayto allocate to government entities in their districts for projects. Legislatorshave to meet with city & county governments to identify and prioritizeneeds. Overseeing the projects started.


GRO money – In the last 6 years, each legislator gets money for specialsmaller projects. Need to go thorough government entity but can be directedtowards community groups.
The legislator needs to meet with groups to identify & prioritize needs.

 

Meetingwith constituents and doing community forums.

 

Workingwith Legislative Council Service and advocates to draft legislation

 

Attendinginterim committees: Starting in June of each year, thelegislators have to attend interim committee meetings. Usually, 4 for eachcommittee and each legislator is assigned at least 2 committees. They are heldat various locations throughout the state.

 

Note:In the corporate world, a factor in compensation is how much the person isresponsible for overseeing. For New Mexico legislators that means voting on thestate budget (11.7 billion in FY27) and direct control over capital outlay andGRO allocations.

 

 

 


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