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Introduced
01/31/2018
01/31/2018
In Committee
01/31/2018
01/31/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO LOBBYISTS; REQUIRING THAT LOBBYISTS PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL TRAINING TO PREVENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT; ALLOWING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO ACCEPT, INVESTIGATE AND RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT BY LOBBYISTS.
AI Summary
This bill requires lobbyists in New Mexico to participate in an annual training program of at least three hours to prevent sexual harassment. The bill also allows individuals to report allegations of sexual harassment by lobbyists to the Secretary of State, who may investigate the allegations and take appropriate action. The bill also amends the definition of "sexual harassment" in the Lobbyist Regulation Act to include conduct that interferes with a person's work or engagement in legislative processes or creates a hostile environment. Additionally, the bill requires lobbyists to affirm that they have undergone the required sexual harassment prevention training when registering with the Secretary of State.
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
[LD 4] Action postponed indefinitely (on 01/31/2018)
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