Legislature Takes Up New Gun Control Proposals
February 8, 2019 – New Mexico is not insulated from gun violence, and mass shootings. It was just a little over a year ago two students were shot at killed at Aztec High School. In response, lawmakers this year are proposing a slew of new gun control measures, from restrictions on who can have guns to how background checks are carried out. But even with a stronger democratic majority, these bills will no doubt face tough opposition in both the House and Senate. New Mexico in Focus Correspondent Gwyneth Doland talks with lawmakers about the pros and cons of these proposals and how they might all fare during this year’s 60-day session.
Guests:
Debra Sariñana (D), New Mexico House of Representatives
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D), New Mexico Senate
Steven Neville (R), New Mexico Senate
Legislation Discussed
- HB 8 Background Check for Firearm Sales (analysis here)
- HB 40 Background Checks at Gun Shows (analysis here)
- HB 87 Domestic Violence and Firearm Possession (analysis here)
- HB 51 Decriminalize Abortion (analysis here)
- HB 356 Cannabis Regulation Act (no analysis yet; text of the bill here)