Gov. shoots down renewable energy measures, other bills [View all]
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez used her veto power Thursday to kill legislation that could have led to more than 700 state buildings getting power from solar, wind or geothermal energy. She also spiked a bill intended to guarantee Santa Fe city government a say in the redevelopment of the Garrett’s Desert Inn property in the city’s downtown historic district. And, as promised, she vetoed two bills that would have raised the statewide minimum wage.
These were among a series of actions announced throughout the day and into the evening as a deadline approached for the governor to sign or veto bills passed during the Legislature’s 2017 regular session.
Senate Bill 227, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, would have required the state government to solicit proposals to power 700 state buildings with renewable energy — as long as the proposals showed a net cost savings and had no upfront costs. The bill received wide bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate.
In her veto message, Martinez wrote, “It would be impractical and irresponsible to begin issuing requests for proposals before a plan for these renewable energy services is completed.
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