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Bill protecting reproductive health care rights passes Senate after lengthy debate
Megan Gleason, Source NM
Sen. Katy Duhigg successfully championed House Bill 7 through the Senate, protecting reproductive and gender-affirming health care rights despite significant opposition from Republican senators.
(Photo by Shelby Wyatt for Source NM)
Voting rights bill passes senate, nears governor’s desk
Nicole Maxwell, New Mexico Political Report
Katy Duhigg’s advocacy for HB 4, the Voting Rights Act, highlights her decision to make voting more accessible for New Mexicans by expanding automatic voter registration, and supporting the Native American Voting Rights Act.
(Photo by New Mexico Political Report)
Freshman senator Duhigg: Purple Star Schools in New Mexico ‘huge win’ for state’s military families
Freshman senator Duhigg: Purple Star Schools in New Mexico ‘huge win’ for state’s military families
Karen Kidd, New Mexico Sun
Katy Duhigg’s support for the establishment of Purple Star Schools in New Mexico demonstrates her commitment to providing specialized social and educational support for military families, ensuring a smoother transition for children facing challenges due to frequent relocations.
(Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Sanchez)
New Mexico Senate advances bill to cap small loan rates in state
Bill to eliminate statute of limitations in civil cases for child sexual abuse clears first committe
Freshman senator Duhigg: Purple Star Schools in New Mexico ‘huge win’ for state’s military families
Walter Rubel, Las Cruces Sun
Katy Duhigg supports the advancement of Senate Bill 66, which aims to cap small loan rates at 36 percent to protect New Mexicans from predatory lending practices that can push families into poverty and weaken community foundations.
(Photo by Morgan Lee, Associated Press)
Bill to eliminate statute of limitations in civil cases for child sexual abuse clears first committe
Bill to eliminate statute of limitations in civil cases for child sexual abuse clears first committe
Bill to eliminate statute of limitations in civil cases for child sexual abuse clears first committe
Susan Dunlap, New Mexico Political Report
Katy Duhigg’s sponsorship of SB 126, which seeks to eliminate the statue of limitations for civil lawsuits in cases of child sexual abuse, underscores her commitment to justice for survivors and her determination to ensure perpetrators cannot evade accountability.
(Photo by New Mexico Political Report)
‘The Greatest Honor of my Life’- Senator Katy Duhigg
Bill to eliminate statute of limitations in civil cases for child sexual abuse clears first committe
Bill to eliminate statute of limitations in civil cases for child sexual abuse clears first committe
Algernon D’ Ammasa, The Las Cruces Bulletin
Katy Duhigg’s dedication to addressing key legislative issues, from improving cannabis regulation and public safety to advocating for legislative salaries and diversifying state revenue, highlights her commitment to serving the people of New Mexico and making meaningful, long-term improvements.
(Photo by Committee to Elect Katy Duhigg)
New law gives state officials more oversight on hospital acquisitions
Senate approves voting rights expansion with broad support for Native ballot access
New law gives state officials more oversight on hospital acquisitions
Megan Myscofski, KUNM
Katy Duhigg co-authored the Health Care Consolidation Oversight Act, empowering New Mexico to oversee hospital mergers and acquisitions to protect patients from higher costs and reduced services.
(Photo by Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico)
Concerns about private equity owners drove hospital bill
Senate approves voting rights expansion with broad support for Native ballot access
New law gives state officials more oversight on hospital acquisitions
Gabrielle Porter, The Santa Fe New Mexican
Katy Duhigg advocates for the Health Care Consolidation Act to protect New Mexicans’ health care by ensuring state regulation over hospital mergers and acquisitions, addressing concerns about private equity ownership, and prioritizing community access to essential services.
(Photo by Luis Sanchez Saturno, The Santa Fe New Mexican)
Senate approves voting rights expansion with broad support for Native ballot access
Senate approves voting rights expansion with broad support for Native ballot access
Senate approves voting rights expansion with broad support for Native ballot access
Nash Jones, KUNM
Sen. Katy Duhigg led the successful passage of House Bill 4, significantly expanding voting rights and addressing critical barriers faced by Native American communities in New Mexico.
(Photo by Committee to Elect Katy Duhigg)
Senate passes bill to prevent obstruction of gender and reproductive healthcare
Senate passes bill to prevent obstruction of gender and reproductive healthcare
Senate approves voting rights expansion with broad support for Native ballot access
Alice Fordham, KUNM
Katy Duhigg played a pivotal role in passing House Bill 7, ensuring that public bodies cannot obstruct access to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare, thereby standardizing healthcare access across New Mexico.
(Photo by Alice Fordham, KUNM)
Women legislators fight for salaries
Senate passes bill to prevent obstruction of gender and reproductive healthcare
Election reforms sprint ahead in the NM Legislature
Elise Kaplan, Searchlight New Mexico
Katy Duhigg, a dedicated single mother and full-time worker, leads efforts to modernize New Mexico’s Legislature by advocating for legislator salaries to ensure effective governance and better work-life balance.
(Photo by Nadav Soroker, Searchlight New Mexico)
Election reforms sprint ahead in the NM Legislature
Senate passes bill to prevent obstruction of gender and reproductive healthcare
Election reforms sprint ahead in the NM Legislature
Nash Jones, KUNM
Sen. Katy Duhigg has been instrumental in advancing House Bill 4, the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, which aims to broaden voter access through measures like automatic voter registration, a permanent absentee voter list, and improved voting access for Native American communities.
(Photo by Matt Rourke, Associated Press)
Lawmakers want to close loophole in law that bans campaign contributions during session
Empowering Democracy: Sen. Katy Duhigg's Leadership in New Mexico's Voting Rights Revolution
Empowering Democracy: Sen. Katy Duhigg's Leadership in New Mexico's Voting Rights Revolution
Andrew Oxford, KUNM
Katy Duhigg has been actively involved in sponsoring Senate Bill 42, aimed at closing loopholes in campaign finance laws during legislative sessions. The bill seeks to prohibit lawmakers from soliciting or accepting donations from lobbyists and lobbying entities during the prohibited period, addressing concerns about undue influence on policy decisions.
(Photo by Robert Smith, Flickr)
Empowering Democracy: Sen. Katy Duhigg's Leadership in New Mexico's Voting Rights Revolution
Empowering Democracy: Sen. Katy Duhigg's Leadership in New Mexico's Voting Rights Revolution
Empowering Democracy: Sen. Katy Duhigg's Leadership in New Mexico's Voting Rights Revolution
Office of the Governor
Katy Duhigg has played a pivotal role in the enactment of several key laws championed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, including House Bill 4, the Native American Voting Rights Act. This legislation allows tribal nations to adjust voting locations, secure ballot drop boxes, and ensures automatic voter registration. Duhigg's efforts alongside House Speaker Javier Martínez and others have aimed to empower marginalized communities, restore voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals, and streamline voter registration processes, fostering a more inclusive democratic system in New Mexico.
(Photo by Andres Leighton, Associated Press)
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Empowering Democracy: Sen. Katy Duhigg's Leadership in New Mexico's Voting Rights Revolution
House Bill 132 caps interest rates on storefront loans
Andrew Oxford, KUNM
Sen. Katy Duhigg is advocating for voting rights legislation in New Mexico, including measures to implement ranked choice voting and open primaries. She is also supporting efforts to enhance pay and protections for election workers amid concerns over political violence, emphasizing the need to safeguard democracy in the state.
(Photo by Committee to Elect Katy Duhigg)
House Bill 132 caps interest rates on storefront loans
Governor applauds passage of legislation strengthening penalties for second degree murder
House Bill 132 caps interest rates on storefront loans
Office of the Governor
“The success of this bill exemplifies excellent leadership, from advocates across the state and from legislators” - Sen. Katy Duhigg
(Photo by Chris Potter, Flickr)
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs New Mexico Voting Rights Act into law
Governor applauds passage of legislation strengthening penalties for second degree murder
Governor applauds passage of legislation strengthening penalties for second degree murder
Office of the Governor
“With the signing of this suite of bills into law, New Mexico once again shines as a leader among states in ensuring our elections are safe and accessible to more voters. While threats to ballot access and election security continue to plague the nation, our state works to break down many of the systemic barriers to the ballot that have disenfranchised entire swaths of the population.” - Sen. Katy Duhigg
(Photo by Morgan Lee, Associated Press)
Governor applauds passage of legislation strengthening penalties for second degree murder
Governor applauds passage of legislation strengthening penalties for second degree murder
Governor applauds passage of legislation strengthening penalties for second degree murder
Office of the Governor
Sen. Katy Duhigg celebrates bipartisan passage of HB 79, eliminating statute of limitations and enhancing penalties for second degree murder, ensuring justice for New Mexico families.
(Photo by Austin Fisher, Source NM)