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Rep. Bandy Outraged

Santa Fe – Late Sunday night, S. 531, a bill that Gov. Richardson vetoed last session, was reported out of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee and then reassigned by Speaker Lujan to the House Judiciary Committee.  In doing so, Lujan effectively eliminated the chances of a vote by the full House.  S. 531 was introduced by Sen. Tim Keller, District 17 (Bernalillo).

The legislation would provide for program evaluation and review by the legislative finance committee of agencies and entities that receive state funding.  In 2009 it passed both the House and the Senate with unanimous bi-partisan support before being vetoed by Gov. Richardson.

 “By sending this legislation to yet another committee, Speaker Lujan is attempting to avoid the chance for the House to override the veto.  This legislative shell game subverts the democratic process,” said Rep. Bandy, District 3 (San Juan). 

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