A NEW DEVELOPMENT IN NEW MEXICO’S BUDGET BATTLE: ON FRIDAY, ATTORNEYS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC-CONTROLLED LEGISLATURE ASKED THE STATE SUPREME COURT TO INVALIDATE LINE-ITEM VETOES GOVERNOR MARTINEZ MADE TO THE BUDGET BILL. NOW, THE JUSTICES HAVE SCHEDULED ORAL ARGUMENTS IN THE CASE FOR MAY 15TH.
THE VETOES ELIMINATED FUNDING FOR NEW MEXICO’S COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH. LAWMAKERS SAY THE GOVERNOR OVERSTEPPED HER CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY. MARTINEZ SAYS GOVERNORS HAVE THE RIGHT TO USE LINE ITEM VETOES.
