2011 SB 147 Publish Legal Notices on Websites

CVNM Position:

Oppose

Priority:

CVNM Priority Vote

Year:

2011

Sponsors:

David Ulibarri

Topics:

Effective Government
Environmental Justice

Legislative Info:

SB 147 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

Sometimes the only way that members of the public learn about proposed hearings in their community is through the notices that appear in the legal section of their community newspaper. SB147 would have changed the requirements to allow these important notices to be posted online on a central website instead. Although this would have been helpful as an additional notice requirement, the public is unlikely to check the website on a regular basis (not to mention the percentage of New Mexicans without access to the internet). Effectively, SB147 negated public notice requirements of hearings – a major disservice to New Mexicans.

Outcome

SB147 died in the Senate Judiciary Committee.