What the Hay, First Bill Arrives on Gov's Desk

Santa Fe—Senate Minority Leader Stuart Ingle’s hay bill is the first bill,(outside of the feed bill that pays for the session), to pass both houses and to be placed on the Governor’s desk for her action. Senator Ingle said, “Perhaps being the first bill to pass both houses this session can spotlight how important this hay bill is to solving a huge problem for all New Mexicans,” Senator Ingle said. “This bill is especially important for the dairy industry in Southeastern New Mexico that has struggled to feed its livestock because of the extreme drought in recent years.”
Hay in recent years has had to be hauled in from other states and as far as Canada creating challenges to the agriculture industry. Senator Ingle’s bill will allow oversized hay loads, that will not forego highway safety, to be transported on state highways.
“On behalf of the agriculture industry, I am hopeful the governor will sign this bill quickly so it can take effect immediately with its emergency clause,” Senator Ingle said. Ingle also said, “The point here is to make it easier to haul hay.”

What the Hay, First Bill Arrives on Gov's Desk