2009 HB 340 New Emission Standards to Take Effect in 2015

CVNM Position:
Oppose
Year:
2009
Sponsors:
Andy Nunez
Phil A. Griego
Topics:
Energy & Climate Change
Legislative Info:
HB 340 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

HB340 (and its companion SB548) delay the effective date of New Mexico’s “clean cars” rule until 2015. Along with 13 other states representing roughly half of the American population and vehicle fleet, New Mexico has adopted sensible standards for vehicle emissions that are flexible for manufacturers, cost-effective for consumers, and help combat greenhouse gas emissions that are responsible for climate change. Delaying the implementation of New Mexico’s rule would be taking a step backwards while the rest of the country is moving forwards. Moreover, any effort to delay the rule should be pursued in the appropriate forum; CVNM’s understanding is that neither the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) nor the Governor’s office has received a formal petition for an executive delay.

Outcome

Both bills passed, but were VETOED by Governor Richardson.


How Legislators Voted on HB 340


  • = Pro Conservation Vote
  • = Anti Conservation Vote
  • A = Absent
  • E = Excused
  • R = Recused
  • W = Abstain
Legislator Party District Office Conservation
Vote
Year
Alcon, Eliseo Lee (D) D 6 Representative 2009
Anderson, Thomas A. (R) R 29 Representative 2009
Arnold-Jones, Janice (R) R 24 Representative 2009
Bandy, Paul C. (R) R 3 Representative 2009
Barela, Elias (D) D 8 Representative 2009
Barreras, Andrew (D) D 7 Representative 2009
Begaye, Ray (D) D 4 Representative 2009
Berry, Richard (R) R 20 Representative 2009
Bratton, Donald E. (R) R 62 Representative 2009
Campos, José (D) D 63 Representative 2009
Cervantes, Joseph (D) D 52 Representative 2009
Chasey, Gail (D) D 18 Representative 2009
Chávez, Eleanor (D) D 13 Representative E 2009
Chavez, Ernest H. (D) D 12 Representative 2009
Cook, Zachary J. (R) R 56 Representative 2009
Cote, Nathan "Nate" (D) D 53 Representative 2009
Crook, Anna M. (R) R 64 Representative 2009
Egolf, Brian F. (D) D 47 Representative 2009
Espinoza, Nora (R) R 59 Representative 2009
Ezzell, Candy Spence (R) R 58 Representative 2009
Garcia, Mary Helen (D) D 34 Representative 2009
Garcia, Miguel P. (D) D 14 Representative 2009
Garcia, Thomas (D) D 68 Representative 2009
Gardner, Keith (R) R 66 Representative 2009
Giannini, Karen (D) D 30 Representative 2009
Gonzales, Roberto "Bobby" J. (D) D 42 Representative 2009
Gray, William "Bill" J. (R) R 54 Representative 2009
Gutierrez, Joni Marie (D) D 33 Representative 2009
Hall, Jimmie C. (R) R 28 Representative 2009
Hamilton, Dianne Miller (R) R 38 Representative 2009
Heaton, John (D) D 55 Representative 2009
Irwin, Dona (D) D 32 Representative 2009
Jeff, Sandra D. (D) D 5 Representative 2009
King, Rhonda (D) D 50 Representative 2009
Kintigh, Dennis (R) R 57 Representative 2009
Larrañaga, Larry A. (R) R 27 Representative 2009
Lujan, Antonio (D) D 35 Representative 2009
Lujan, Ben (D) D 46 Representative 2009
Lundstrom, Patricia A. (D) D 9 Representative 2009
Madalena, James Roger (D) D 65 Representative 2009
Maestas, Antonio "Moe" (D) D 16 Representative 2009
Martinez, Rodolpho "Rudy" S. (D) D 39 Representative 2009
Martinez, W. Ken (D) D 69 Representative 2009
McCoy, Kathy (R) R 22 Representative 2009
Miera, Rick (D) D 11 Representative 2009
Nunez, Andy (D) D 36 Representative 2009
O'Neill, Bill B. (D) D 15 Representative 2009
Park, Al (D) D 26 Representative 2009
Picraux, Danice (D) D 25 Representative 2009
Powdrell-Culbert, Jane E. (R) R 44 Representative 2009
Rehm, William "Bill" R. (R) R 31 Representative 2009
Roch, Dennis J. (R) R 67 Representative 2009
Rodefer, Benjamin (D) D 23 Representative 2009
Rodella, Debbie A. (D) D 41 Representative 2009
Saavedra, Henry "Kiki" (D) D 10 Representative 2009
Salazar, Nick L. (D) D 40 Representative 2009
Sandoval, Edward C. (D) D 17 Representative 2009
Stapleton, Sheryl Williams (D) D 19 Representative 2009
Steinborn, Jeff (D) D 37 Representative 2009
Stewart, Mimi (D) D 21 Representative 2009
Strickler, James R.J. (R) R 2 Representative 2009
Taylor, Thomas C. (R) R 1 Representative 2009
Thomas, Jack (D) D 60 Representative 2009
Tripp, Don (R) R 49 Representative 2009
Trujillo, Jim R. (D) D 45 Representative 2009
Tyler, Shirley (R) R 61 Representative 2009
Varela, Luciano "Lucky" (D) D 48 Representative 2009
Vaughn, Gloria (R) R 51 Representative 2009
Vigil, Richard (D) D 70 Representative 2009
Wallace, Jeannette (R) R 43 Representative 2009