Today at the Roundhouse, Feb. 27
Feb. 27—We're nearing the end of another workweek at the Legislature, though we can probably expect committee and floor sessions this weekend. Here are a few bills to keep an eye out for, both in committees and on the floors, on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Budget: The Senate Finance Committee plans to take up the $10.8 billion budget the House sent it earlier this week, reviewing specific sections with Legislative Finance Committee staff. It's not clear if the committee will vote on it.
Plastic bag ban: A move to ban single-use plastic bags and require retail stores to charge 10 cents per paper bag goes before its first committee, the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, in the morning.
On the floor: The House floor has nearly 50 bills on its calendar, including a measure to make every session 45 days with no bill discussion limits, a proposed Paid Family and Medical Leave Act and a bill to implement a 6% liquor sales tax. Floor leadership often decides the day of which bills to take up.
Music to your ears: It's New Mexico Philharmonics Day at the Roundhouse, and there's also an invite-only reception in the evening. It's also Apprenticeship Day and Animal Protection Lobby Day.
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