Section 28-24-1 – Short title.
This act [28-24-1 to 28-24-3 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “Gender-Free Restrooms Act”. History: Laws 2019, ch. 109, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 109, § 4 made Laws 2019, ch. 109 effective July 1, 2019.
Section 28-22-3 – Religious freedom protected; exceptions.
A government agency shall not restrict a person’s free exercise of religion unless: A. the restriction is in the form of a rule of general applicability and does not directly discriminate against religion or among religions; and B. the application of the restriction to the person is essential to further a compelling governmental interest and […]
Section 28-19-3 – Duties of the commission.
The duties and powers of the commission shall include, but not be limited to, the following: A. to develop a plan for the commemoration and celebration of the official legal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.; B. to develop and submit to the governor and the legislature recommendations for specific commemorative activities to be undertaken […]
Section 28-19-4 – Commission report.
The commission shall make an initial report to the governor and the legislature of its findings, conclusions, proposals and recommendations for the observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday within ninety days of the effective date of this act. The commission shall submit an annual report of its activities to the legislature no later […]
Section 28-20-1 – [Right to breastfeed.]
A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present. History: Laws 1999, ch. 117, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Cross references. — For indecent exposure, see 30-9-14 NMSA 1978. Effective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 117 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. […]
Section 28-20-2 – Use of a breast pump in the workplace.
A. In order to foster the ability of a nursing mother who is an employee to use a breast pump in the workplace, an employer, including the state and its political subdivisions, shall provide: (1) a space for using the breast pump that is: (a) clean and private; (b) near the employee’s workspace; and (c) […]
Section 28-21-1 – Short title.
This act [28-21-1 to 28-21-4 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “African American Affairs Act”. History: Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 5, made the African American Affairs Act effective July 1, 2000. Temporary provisions. — Laws 2020 (1st S.S.), ch. 1, § 1, effective […]
Section 28-21-2 – Definitions.
As used in the African American Affairs Act: A. “fund” means the office on African American affairs fund; and B. “office” means the office on African American affairs. History: Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 2. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 5, made the African American Affairs Act effective July 1, 2000.
Section 28-21-3 – Office created; powers and duties.
A. The “office on African American affairs” is created and attached administratively to the human services department. B. The governor shall appoint a director, who shall work at the pleasure of the governor. The director shall employ other necessary employees, who shall be subject to the provisions of the Personnel Act [Chapter 10, Article 9 […]
Section 28-21-4 – Fund created; administration.
The “office on African American affairs fund” is created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of gifts, grants, donations and bequests. Money in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert. The fund shall be administered by the office, and disbursements from the fund shall be made on warrant […]