Political Experience ofTim Eichenberg
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New Mexico Treasurer (2015-present)
Eichenberg was first elected in 2014 and was sworn into office in January 2015. He replaced James B. Lewis (D), who served from 2006 to 2014. Eichenberg was re-elected in 2018.
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New Mexico Treasurer (2015-2023)
Eichenberg was first elected in 2014 and was sworn into office in January 2015. He replaced James B. Lewis (D), who served from 2006 to 2014. Eichenberg was re-elected in 2018.
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Committee assignments (? - Present)
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Eichenberg served on these committees:
- Judiciary
- Public Affairs, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Eichenberg served on these committees:
- Judiciary Committee, New Mexico Senate
- Public Affairs Committee, New Mexico Senate
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News (? - Present)
Stripping Environmental Improvement Board of power
Rep. Paul Bandy introduced a motion to the Government Restructuring Task Force on December 20, 2010, to strip, potentially, the Environmental Improvement Board of its power to dictate policy, turning the EIB into strictly an advisory board in New Mexico. The motion passed with only Sen. Eichenberg opposing.
The EIB recently passed a controversial measure requiring the state to take part in a regional cap and trade plan and then passed a state-wide cap limiting emissions. Environmentalists praised the measures but industry interests say the plans will do nothing substantial to reduce green house gases and will put New Mexico’s energy companies at a competitive disadvantage.
Under the new motion, the EIB would lose its rule-making authority and would function as a technical, advisory board to the Secretary of the Environment Department. Only the environmental secretary — acting through the governor’s office — would have power to carry out rules and regulations.
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Won, 2018 New Mexico Treasurer, General election, November 6, 2018
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Won, 2018 New Mexico Treasurer, Primary election, June 5, 2018
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New Mexico Senate, District 15 (2009-2013)
Eichenberg represented District 15 in the New Mexico State Senate from 2009 to 2013. Eichenberg announced in July 2012 that he would not seek re-election to the New Mexico Senate in 2012.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Eichenberg served on these committees:
- Judiciary
- Public Affairs, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Eichenberg served on these committees:
- Judiciary Committee, New Mexico Senate
- Public Affairs Committee, New Mexico Senate
News
Stripping Environmental Improvement Board of power
Rep. Paul Bandy introduced a motion to the Government Restructuring Task Force on December 20, 2010, to strip, potentially, the Environmental Improvement Board of its power to dictate policy, turning the EIB into strictly an advisory board in New Mexico. The motion passed with only Sen. Eichenberg opposing.
The EIB recently passed a controversial measure requiring the state to take part in a regional cap and trade plan and then passed a state-wide cap limiting emissions. Environmentalists praised the measures but industry interests say the plans will do nothing substantial to reduce green house gases and will put New Mexico’s energy companies at a competitive disadvantage.
Under the new motion, the EIB would lose its rule-making authority and would function as a technical, advisory board to the Secretary of the Environment Department. Only the environmental secretary — acting through the governor’s office — would have power to carry out rules and regulations.
