2006 HJM 44 Commitment To Healthy Communities

CVNM Position:
Support
Year:
2006
Sponsors:
Harriet Ruiz
Topics:
Environmental Justice
Legislative Info:
HJM 44 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

Too often, polluting industries are concentrated in poorer communities and communities of color. HJM44 calls on the Health and Environment Departments to study the impacts of their agencies on environmental health and recommend changes that will more fully involve minority and low-income communities in decision-making processes.

Outcome

Passed in the House, but defeated in the Senate.


How Legislators Voted on HJM 44


  • = Pro Conservation Vote
  • = Anti Conservation Vote
  • A = Absent
  • E = Excused
  • R = Recused
  • W = Abstain
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