SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on plans for a special legislative session in New Mexico (all times local):
6:50 p.m.
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has issued a formal proclamation to convene a special session of the legislature on Friday at noon.
The notification Thursday to the New Mexico Secretary of State's Office sets in motion a legislative session already announced by the governor. It provides a rough agenda for attempts to balance the state budget for the current and last fiscal years and describes criminal sentencing proposals, including the reinstatement of the death penalty.
The proclamation also initiates a suspension of political fundraising by legislators or candidates for the state Legislature that lasts until the session is adjourned. The entire Legislature is up for re-election in November. It is unclear how long the session may last.
1:10 p.m.
A leading Republican budget negotiator in the New Mexico House of Representatives says he expects the state's budget shortfall can be addressed without staff layoffs or other major disruptions to government operations...
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