Pub. 16 2019 Issue 4

4 O V E R A C E N T U R Y : B U I L D I N G B E T T E R B A N K S — H E L P I N G N E W M E X I C O R E A L I Z E D R E A M S EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE JOHN W. ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT New Mexico Bankers Association If a bill is introduced that is not in one of those categories, it will not be considered germane and will not be allowed to move through the process. 2020 Resolutions, 2020 State Legislature, Congressional Proposals and Federal Regulatory Initiatives Resolutions In 2020, there will be many opportunities within the NMBA to achieve for your bank and our industry. So, as you budget both your time and resources, we have a few resolutions we hope you will consider in the year ahead: • Attend the NMBA Lenders Confer- ence. This conference continues to be an important event that brings bank lenders together from across the state to exchange ideas, experiences and gain tips from an all-star group of speakers. The lenders committee has developed a strong, lending-focused program for Friday, March 13, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, in Albuquerque. Topics will include a 2020 legislative update; a New Mexico economic outlook; cannabis and hemp legislative and regulatory up- date; plus challenges and opportunities for New Mexico. One of the highlights of this year’s program is Ray Langer, Strategy Corps., LLC, who will discuss “Planet of the Apps: The Evolving Battle for Customers and Cross-Selling in a Mobile World.” • Attend the NMBA 109th Annual Con- vention. This year’s meeting will be held June 4-6 at the Ritz Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, in Orlando, Florida. This resort will provide a perfect backdrop for networking and education as the NMBA celebrates its 109th anniversary. • Increase your political engagement. While it might seem that Santa Fe and Washington stop during an election year, there are many issues in play that can have a significant impact on our industry. Please contribute to the NMBA Bank PAC. Without a well-funded PAC, our voice in government will be weakened, and we may well find ourselves compet - ing in tomorrow’s marketplace with more restrictions and fewer opportunities. 2020 Legislature The 30-day regular session of the Legislature began at noon on Tuesday, January 21. This year’s 30-day session is limited by the state constitution to bills dealing with state budget issues (appropri- ations and tax measures), issues that the governor asks the Legislature to address, and bills vetoed by the governor in the previous legislative session. If a bill is introduced that is not in one of those categories, it will not be considered germane and will not be allowed to move through the process. However, this limitation does not apply to pro-