Bills that rapidly moved out of the GOP-led House will likely slow down as they move to the Democratic-controlled Senate.
That's because Senate Democrats have assigned bills related to REAL ID, strengthening three strike laws and closing child pornography loopholes to three committees.
Republicans say the moves show that Democratic Majority Leader Michael Sanchez is trying to kill legislation he doesn't like. They say the assignments are "vindictive" since the bills are supported by Republican Gov. Susana Martinez.
But Democrats say they are only properly vetting the bills to examine their fiscal impact at a time when expected revenues will be lower than anticipated.
Proposals over making New Mexico compliant under the federal REAL ID Act are expected to draw the most attention in Senate committee hearings.
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