Representative Josh Hernandez had a good session according to him. In one word, he described the session as ambitious. “At the end of the day, I think a good session is one where neither side of the aisle leaves completely happy. It means we did our job right and the people of New Mexico were […]
Another voc-ed bill is SB 67, by Sens. Craig Brandt and Joshua Hernandez, both Rio Rancho Republicans. It would create the Career Development Success pilot program. The Public Education Department could offer financial incentives to school districts for students completing industry-credential programs or workplace training programs. But SG 67 hasn’t made it out of its […]
As the end of the legislative session quickly approaches, one lawmaker is pushing to pass a bill that would make hazing a crime. The bill comes nearly a year after one New Mexico university was involved in a hazing scandal. House Bill 225 is being introduced by Representative Joshua Hernandez. If passed, anyone who commits hazing could […]
At the Roundhouse, lawmakers are considering measures to prevent hazing anywhere in New Mexico. “New Mexico is one of four states that doesn’t have any form of hazing statute,” Republican Rep. Joshua Hernandez said. Three bills are making their way through the Roundhouse. Hernandez has been sponsoring House Bill 225, which makes hazing a misdemeanor […]
New Mexico is one of six states that doesn’t have any anti-hazing legislation, now some lawmakers say New Mexico needs to get off that list. “We’ve had the incident at New Mexico State, we’ve had a few others across the state. And really shows now is the time that we take hazing seriously,” said Rep. […]
Following hazing allegations at New Mexico State University, some lawmakers want to crack down on the dangerous practice. Saturday, lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee are scheduled to discuss an anti-hazing bill. House Bill 225 would make it illegal to haze students as part of their initiation into a club. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joshua Hernandez (R-Sandoval) […]
Several state legislators, including Reps. Joshua Hernandez, Kathleen Cates, Liz Thompson and Tara Lujan joined the Garza-owned McDonald’s and Elevate the Spectrum to host a postcard signing-event Saturday in an effort to impact change for those with autism. The event was held at the McDonald’s owned by Clemy Garza at 5700 McMahon Blvd. and drew […]
Rep. Josh Hernandez House Bill 21 (co-sponsored by Joy Garratt and Harlan Vincent): Proposing an act relating to charter schools; requiring the chartering authority to provide an oversight and expenditure plan for the money retained from a charter school’s state equalization guarantee distribution; requiring reports. House Bill 81 (co-sponsored by Andrea Reeb and Harlan Vincent): […]
Republican State House Reps. Jason Harper, Alan Martinez, Josh Hernandez and Sen. Craig Brandt heard capitol outlay requests and public comment at the Rio Rancho Public Schools district office boardroom Jan. 9. Various city, county and school officials requested funds for their projects from the officials in a forum. Each official is allocated a certain […]