Luis Terrazas — Likely the intended name for 'Terrace'; called as ranking member.
Luis Terrazas — Said he was confused about the water-rights discussion and noted that water rights can be used by the holder.
Diane Torres-Velásquez — Called during roll call.
Nicole Chavez — Called as Madam Vice Chair and marked here.
Nicole Chavez — Asked for more detail about the federal grants and what kinds of projects would be eligible.
Patricia Lundstrom — Called as Madam Chair; the transcript says 'Roybal Caballero.'
Debra Sariñana — Representative Debra Sariñana presented House Bill 29, briefly introduced the bill, and then indicated that an expert would explain how the funding would be spent.
HB29 — House Bill 29 is discussed as a funding measure for military base-related needs, including an $8 million appropriation to the military base impact fund. Speakers and witnesses express strong support for the bill, emphasizing that it will help support infrastructure, improve quality of life around military installations, protect jobs, and strengthen communities tied to military bases.
Megan Cornett — Identified herself as the expert assisting with the bill.
Megan Cornett — Explained that phase one of the grant program would focus on mission readiness requirements.
Bill Lee — Testified in strong support of House Bill 29 on behalf of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.
Bill Lee — Testified in strong support of House Bill 29 on behalf of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.
Frank Smith — Frank Smith, chair of the New Mexico Veterans and Military Families Caucus, testified in strong support of House Bill 29 and discussed infrastructure needs outside the fence.
Frank Smith — Chair of the New Mexico Veterans and Military Families Caucus; testified in support of due pass on HB 221.
HB29 — HB 29 was discussed as a measure to stop economic leakage and support local operational budgets, with support also framed as an appropriation that would help communities and installations remain competitive. The speakers urged a due pass on the bill.
Megan DeLerosa — Testified in support of HB 29 as executive director for the Kirtland Partnership.
Alan Martinez — Addressed by the speaker at the start of testimony; the speaker says he is speaking as a civilian, not as a legislator.
Alan Martinez — Identified as the presenter for House Bill 221.
Raymundo Lara — The chair announced that Representative Johnson would be next to speak, and Johnson then immediately took the floor to move a due pass.
Raymundo Lara — Addressed as part of the procedural correction.
Christine Chandler — The chair announced that Representative García would speak next.
HB221 — House Bill 221 is introduced and explained as removing the cap on the military retiree tax break. The chair then asks for public opposition or support, and the Department of Veteran Services states that it supports the bill.
Eric James — Deputy Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Veteran Services; testified in support of House Bill 221.
HB221 — Support expressed for due pass on the bill.
Derrick Lente — A motion for due pass is introduced, with the member named as the mover in the transcript (appearing as Representative Tavasa/DeVasse due to spelling variation).
Marianna Anaya — Representative Marianna Anaya is mentioned during roll call, and shortly afterward the transcript notes that several representatives will be coming in shortly, indicating an ongoing attendance/arrival discussion in the opening portion of the meeting.
Miguel García — Called during roll call.
Miguel García — Representative García was introduced as the next speaker and then asked, "What is the granting process?"
Miguel García — Representative Garcia asks for the number of veterans in New Mexico, and the discussion continues with references to her related follow-up questions about the fiscal impact and retiree data needed to evaluate the issue.
William Hall — Called during roll call and marked here.
William Hall — Identified as the member who seconded the motion.
Doreen Johnson — Called during roll call.
Angelita Mejia — Representative Angelita Mejia was called during roll call and marked present.
Angelita Mejia — Representative Mejia is identified as seconding the motion for due pass, with repeated references confirming the same procedural action during the vote discussion.