Getting phone calls here at the station…….we are standing by…..as the vote takes place this afternoon at 2:30…….Here is the latest from Jose at the Roundhouse…….
New Mexico Watchman
Dear Friends,
Today Equality New Mexico and the ACLU, the organizations advancing the homosexual agenda in New Mexico, will hold a rally in the Rotunda of the Capitol at noon. Many from the Christian community throughout the state have traveled to New Mexico today, Monday, to join in prayer for them and for the final defeat of SB 12 Domestic Partnership Legislation. Please join us in that prayer.
Below is the Legislative Update regarding a number of bills we have been following. You can see where they stand and what can be done in relation to each.
God bless you.
Jose Vasquez
Legislative Update
February 16, 2009
Current Bills
SB 12 Domestic Partners Right and Responsibilities: Sponsor: Cisco McSorley
· What the bill does:
Gives all the legal benefits of marriage (including pension and inheritance benefits) to any two people who apply. Applies to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples. Partnership would be ended only by divorce. This legislation has always lead to gay marriage.
· Where is it now:
The Senate Judiciary Committee meets today. The bill will probably be voted on today. It is expected that the legislation will not move forward if the announced vote remains.
Action to be Taken:
Attending the Judiciary Committee meeting in room 321 at 2:30. In addition please let each of your legislators know you oppose this bill. Also, please make a special effort to thank Senators Bernadette Sanchez ((505) 986-4267 Room 218A) and Richard Martinez ((505) 986-4389 Room 217) for standing against this bill. Also thank Sen. John Ryan ((505) 986-4373 Room 414C), Sen. Clint Harden ((505) 986-4369 Room 414B), and Sen. Sander Rue ((505) 986-4375 Room 415F) for voting against the legislation.
HB 256 Freedom of Choice Act: Sponsor: Mimi Stewart
· What the bill does:
Removes all barriers to abortion, forcing every doctor and hospital to perform abortions despite contrary beliefs. Immoral, and could cause health care providers to leave NM.
· Where is it now:
Passed House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee (HCPAC). To be heard in the House Judiciary Committee (HJC).
Action to be Taken: This bill may be heard on Saturday, February 14, 2009.
Let members of the House Judiciary Committee (see List 1 below) know you oppose this bill. Ask them to vote “No” on HB 256.
SB 77 Stem Cell Biomedical Research Act: Sponsor: Senator John Ryan
· What the bill does:
Allows for embryonic stem cell research
· Where is it now:
Passed the HCPAC with “no recommendation”. To be heard by Senate Judiciary Committee.
Action to be Taken:
Let members of the SJC (see List 3 below) know you oppose this bill. Ask them to vote “no” on SB 77.
SB 380 Access to Quality Childcare Workforce Act: Sponsor: Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino
· What the bill does:
Requires unionization of childcare facilities and preschools if 1/3rd of the employees at the school agree to unionize. Civil right legislation including non-discrimination of sexual preference will be enforced.
· Where is it now:
To be heard in the Senate Public Affairs Committee (SPAC).
Action to be Taken:
Let Senators know you oppose union intervention in church child care, kindergartens, and schools. Ask members of the SPAC (see List 4 below) to please vote “No” on SB 380.
Thank Yous
SB 121 Parental Notification Act: Sponsored by Senator William E. Sharer
· What the bill does:
Requires that parents of underage girls be notified 48 hours prior to an abortion.
· Where is it now:
Tabled by the Senate Public Affairs Committee along party lines on February 10, 2009.
Action to be Taken:
Please thank Senator Bill Sharer ((505) 325-5055 Room 415) for sponsoring the bill and thank Mark Bolitano ((505) 798-1092) Room 415), Gay Kernan ((505) 986-4274 Room 415) and Vernon Asbill ((575) 302-8135 Room 415) for voting for it.
HB 118 Definition of Marriage Sponsored by Rep. Nora Espinoza
· What the bill does:
Legally defines marriage as being between one man and one woman in New Mexico.
· Where is it now:
Tabled by the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee by a vote of 5 to 2 along party lines.
Action to be Taken:
Thank Rep. Nora Espinoza ((505) 986-4221 Room 202A) for the Definition of Marriage and express your future support.
HJR 2 Constitutional Amendment Marriage between one man and one woman Sponsored by Rep. Gloria Vaughn
· What the bill does:
Offers New Mexican’s a chance to vote on changing the state constitution to defines marriage as being between one man and one woman.
· Where is it now:
Tabled by the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee by a vote of 5 to 2 along party lines.
Action to be Taken:
Thank Rep. Gloria Vaughn ((505) 986-4453 Room 2031 CN) for the introducing the amendment
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