IT’S AN EXPENSE THAT COULD PUT SOME FARMERS AND RANCHERS OUT OF BUSINESS IN NEW MEXICO. THAT’S THE THINKING OF STATE SENATOR STEVE NEVILLE REGARDING A COURT RULING THAT COULD FORCE THOSE FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO PAY WORKERS COMP.
NEVILLE SAYS THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY HAS HAD AN EXEMPTION FROM PAYING WORKERS COMP BUT THE COURT RULING COULD END THAT EXEMPTION. HE’S SPONSORING A BILL THAT WOULD KEEP IT IN PLACE.
THE BILL IS NOW BEING HEARD IN A SENATE COMMITTEE.
