Yanira Gurrola — Yanira Gurrola is repeatedly referenced in the context of House Bill 280: members confirm she is present, ask her to present the bill, note that an expert witness is serving on her behalf, and later thank her for offering the bill.
Cristina Parajón — Asked whether she was present for House Bill 280.
HB270 — The committee engages in a procedural dispute over HB 270. A point of order is raised that the bill was already heard in Transportation earlier that morning and tabled, but the chair responds that HB 270 is on the agenda and assigned to this committee, so it will proceed. The objection is repeated, with the speaker emphasizing it was already heard and voted on in Transportation, and the chair again states the bill will be heard here because this is the committee to which it was assigned.
HB270 — HB 270 is presented as a clarification measure that closes loopholes in apprenticeship contribution requirements by removing an exemption for certain public works projects, while preserving the exception where no approved program exists. The sponsor emphasizes that the bill does not create new apprenticeship programs, raise contribution rates, or change apprentice qualifications, and argues that it will strengthen workforce funding, improve stability, reduce costs and delays, and lessen reliance on out-of-state labor. The discussion then concludes with the sponsor yielding for questions and the chair opening the floor to opposition testimony.
HB280 — The committee takes up House Bill 280, which would create a three-year pilot program to support paid internships for students and provide grants to schools, nonprofits, and other entities to help cover internship pay and related support services such as mentoring and transportation. The chair opens the bill for discussion and asks for supporters and opponents. DWS testifies in support, explaining that under the bill it would administer the program, develop the grant structure and process, award grants, monitor spending, and collect and analyze data. DWS also notes the administrative workload would require about one-third of an FTE each year and that some appropriated funds would be used for implementation.
HB280 — The committee approves House Bill 280 on a do-pass motion.
Tony Montefalero — Identified as the expert witness accompanying the bill sponsor.
Tony Bonfoletto — Introduces himself as being with Future Focused Education and serving as the expert witness.
Scott Grosginzky — Identifies himself as Deputy Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and speaks in support of HB 280.
Rebecca Dow — Representative Rebecca Dow is mentioned in the lineup, with the transcript likely mishearing her name as 'Representative Reeb.' Both mentions refer to the same identification/correction in the same segment.
Doreen Johnson — Representative Johnson is likely Doreen Johnson in the lineup.
Doreen Gallegos — Asked about limits on participation by site and whether districts could set different program designs.
Andrea Reeb — Representative Andrea Reeb spoke in support of apprenticeship-style pathways, sharing a personal example about her father mentoring apprentices and a positive experience with a student worker who stayed for part of a summer and into a semester and a half. She then asked several clarifying questions about how the proposed program differs from existing programs and whether public-private participation requires financial support, time commitment, indirect costs, or direct matching/piggybacking arrangements.
Andrea Reeb — Announced as the next committee member to speak.
Andrea Reeb — Called during the roll call vote.
John Block — Representative Johnson is introduced and then asks the presenters about their work with tribes, requesting examples of which tribes have been involved.
presenter/witness — Describes a tribal internship partnership in Zuni, New Mexico.
Alan Martinez — Representative Alan Martinez is introduced as the presenter for House Memorial 46 and then begins presenting the memorial to the committee.
Jack Chatfield — Representative DeRasas is called on during committee discussion and then moves a do-pass motion on the memorial; the motion is subsequently attributed to DeRasas by the chair or another speaker.
Javier Martínez — Asked to mute microphone; later addressed in the committee exchange.
Cynthia Borrego — Representative Borrego is introduced and then begins presenting House Bill 270.
Cynthia Borrego — Cited as part of the argument that outside companies could take contracts if New Mexico lacks a ready workforce.
HB270 — House Bill 270 is presented as a public works measure requiring contributions to apprentice and training programs or the public works apprentice and training fund for public works construction projects. The discussion explains that the bill amends the Public Works Apprentice and Training Act by removing exclusions for street, highway, bridge, road, utility, and maintenance contracts from the public works projects that trigger employer contributions. It is also framed as a way to ensure taxpayer dollars produce long-term value and quality in state projects.
Rosendo Nahad — Introduced as the expert witness and president of the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters.
Art De La Cruz — Representative De La Cruz is introduced as the chair of the Transportation Committee and as being present during the bill presentation. He is then identified as a sponsor of the bill, and the discussion continues to reference his involvement in the presentation alongside other committee remarks.
Patricia Caballero — Referenced as having already explained part of the bill.
Patricia Caballero — During the vote correction, Madam Chair Roybal Caballero was addressed and then confirmed a yes vote as part of the tally correction.
President of the Carpenters' Union — Introduced as a witness who will speak to the efficacy of the apprenticeship program and related mechanics.
Jane (online, unidentified at this point) — An online participant is asked to indicate whether she supports the bill.
Franklin Garcia — Testified in opposition on behalf of the Asphalt Pavement Association, while noting support for apprenticeship training generally.
HB2 — Referenced as containing $10 million for the apprentice training fund.
Mike Sandoval — Registered lobbyist for the Associated Contractors of New Mexico, testifying in opposition to the bill.
Jane Jernigan — The chair introduced Jane Jernigan as the online opposition witness, and she then testified in opposition, identifying herself as being with the New Mexico Utility Contractors Association.
Jason Espinosa — Jason Espinosa testified in support of the legislation on behalf of the Mechanical Contractors Association in New Mexico and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association in New Mexico. In the surrounding exchange, he was also referenced positively as a colleague/friend in the context of testifying together, with an expression of support for bipartisan backing.
Stephanie Mayez — Testified in strong support of the bill on behalf of the New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council.
Carter Bundy — Spoke on behalf of the NMFL, saying the organization had not yet taken an official position but generally supports apprenticeship programs and funding.
Janelle Anyanonu — Representative Anaya moved that the bill pass and then voted yes on the motion.
Marianna Anaya — Called during roll call and marked present.
Marianna Anaya — Moves a do-pass motion on House Bill 280.
Miguel García — Called during roll call and marked excused.
Miguel García — Called during the roll call vote.
William Hall — Called during roll call.
William Hall — Begins committee questioning and asks about the appropriation split.
William Hall — Asked about the split between administrative costs and internship funding.
William Hall — Asked how the program would be allocated statewide.
William Hall — Asked whether a similar Aztec program is funded through this bill and referred to district administration.
William Hall — Continued asking how the program works, including employer participation, matching funds, and duration.
William Hall — Asked whether the proposed program differs from existing workforce apprenticeship or youth programs.
William Hall — Asked whether the sunset date allows time to gather data and return for recurring funding.
William Hall — Representative Hall is noted as seconding the do pass motion.