At a glance

The three bills approved Wednesday by the state Senate are part of a broader pandemic relief package being considered by the Legislature. Here’s a summary of each bill:

SENATE BILL 1 — Authorizes a $600 rebate for full-time workers making less than $15 per hour, and a four-month tax holiday for restaurants and breweries. Passed on 42-0 vote.

SENATE BILL 2 — Waives annual liquor license fees for one year. For New Mexico licensees that have already paid their 2021 fees, the coming year’s fees would be waived. Passed on 41-1 vote.

SENATE BILL 3 — Revises 2020 smallbusiness loan program by making changes to qualifying criteria and increasing total amount available from $400 million to $500 million. Passed on 35-3 vote.