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Introduced
02/16/2021
02/16/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION; SETTING A MINIMUM WAGE FOR NONTENURE-TRACK FACULTY AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; EXTENDING ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO NON-TENURE-TRACK FACULTY AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
AI Summary
This bill sets a minimum wage of $5,000 per course credit hour for non-tenure-track faculty at public post-secondary educational institutions in the state. It also extends eligibility for unemployment benefits to non-tenure-track faculty, including by specifying that they must be given "reasonable assurance" of continued employment in the following academic year or term in order for their unemployment benefits to be denied during academic breaks. The bill aims to improve working conditions and job security for non-tenure-track faculty.
Committee Categories
Education, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
HLVMC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 03/09/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=289&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0289.pdf |
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