NM House Republicans

House Speaker suggests this investigation is a "good opportunity" to improve the relationship between the legislature and executive. Does not address executive usurping appropriating authority of the body #nmpol #nmleg

.@LeaderTownsend says we cannot "kick the can down the road" and the process to investigate is available now. We must act swiftly to solve this problem. This body must protect it's constitutional authority. #nmpol #nmleg

More from @LeaderTownsend: A pandemic does not trump our constitution #nmpol #nmleg

From Rep. @CandyEzzell: We have to protect the constitutional mandate to protect taxpayers. $30 million was moved from our reserves and very little has been spent, also spending has not been transparent thus far. #nmpol #nmleg

Damon Ely commenting now, indicates investigation highlights an issue that Legislature should fix. #nmpol #nmleg

Sen. Peter Wirth suggests that normal legislative session (in four months) is when this issue should be addressed. #kickingthecandowntheroad #nmpol #nmleg

More from Rep. Rod Montoya: At this point more unelected officials have more input in spending taxpayer funds than the Legislature. Why are people running for #nmleg if we are giving away our authority? #nmpol

More from Rep. Montoya about executive not sharing authority: We get the same updates from @GovMLG as most New Mexicans: mid-week through her antagonistic press conferences. #nmpol #nmleg

Speaker Egolf now says this bipartisan investigation has become "partisan". There is nothing partisan about protecting taxpayers in New Mexico, especially when we are experiencing tremendous budget upheaval. #nmpol #nmleg

.@speakeregolf highlights that bipartisan investigation has "partisan tinge" while also taking the time to comment on federal politics. #nmpol #nmleg

Speaker Egolf also shared he thinks the 100 thousand unemployed people in New Mexico should thank their lucky stars. #nmpol #nmleg

Motion by Sen. Ingle to investigate further with a two-week deadline is being voted on now.

Motion to continue bipartisan investigation into Gov's illegal emergency spending, with 2-week deadline passes on a vote on 8-7. However @speakeregolf blocks vote with House Democrats voting in majority to cause motion to fail. #nmpol #nmleg