HAPPENING TODAY: Governor to sign critical public safety legislation

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY, NOT FOR PUBLICATION

Contact: Michael Coleman

Office of the Governor

michael.coleman@exec.nm.gov

March 4, 2024

HAPPENING TODAY: Governor to sign critical public safety legislation in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will sign four key pieces of public legislation today in Albuquerque:

House Bill 129, Firearm Sale Waiting Period Crimes

Senate Bill 5, Firearms Near Polling Places

Senate Bill 96, Increase Attempted Murder Penalty

Senate Bill 271, Repeat Felony Offender No Bond Hold

WHEN: Noon today, Monday, March 4, 2024

WHERE: West Mesa High School, Albuquerque

Media should arrive early to ensure time to check in at the school’s front desk.

Credentialed members of the media must RSVP to lauren.thorp@exec.nm.gov for additional attendance information. Please include names of all those who will be in attendance.

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